(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science
Position Summary
As a Senior Manager, Data Science, you will lead advanced analytical initiatives to develop, validate, and deploy robust machine learning models that drive strategic business decisions. This role requires expertise in statistical methods, data visualization, and programming to translate complex data into actionable insights. You will collaborate across functions to align data solutions with business objectives, mentor team members, and ensure continuous improvement in modeling techniques. Your leadership will support scalable, data-driven strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable value to the organization.
About the Team
The Decision Sciences team delivers comprehensive analytical solutions that enable informed decision-making across Supply Chain, Store Operations, Last Mile Delivery, and Innovation & Transformation. By providing precise and actionable insights, the team drives growth, improves efficiency, and supports strategic planning. Committed to leveraging advanced data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques, the team continuously develops innovative solutions that enhance experiences for associates and customers alike. This collaborative group applies expertise in data visualization, statistical methods, and programming to transform complex data into meaningful business outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Support and drive long-term and short-term strategies for achieving business outcomes
- Frame strategies in the form of a business plan backed by financial models
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and opportunities
- Lead the data science team in delivering state-of-the-art advanced analytical solutions
- Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including executives
- Foster talent and leadership by attracting new team members to expand our team while creating a positive and supportive environment for our existing members to grow and excel
What You'll Bring
- 8+ years of data scientist experience in delivering analytical insights and data-driven business strategies
- 5+ years of experience building and leading high-performing domestic and multinational data science teams
- Experience with forecasting, machine learning, simulation and optimization, and GenAI
- Strong implementation experience with at least one programming language (Python, R, Java, C++, etc.)
- Strong hands-on skills in data wrangling and debugging complex SQL queries
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellence in presenting analytical insights to partners and senior leadership
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field
- Option 2: Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field
- Option 3: 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field
Preferred:
- Data science, machine learning, optimization models
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
- Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
- Supervisory experience
- Experience using open source frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Torch)
- Background in creating inclusive digital experiences with knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly
Pay
Annual salary range: $110,000.00 – $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and may also include stock.
Benefits
- Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U education benefit program (high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates) with tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities