Position Summary...
Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science to lead advanced analytical initiatives that drive business insights and strategic decision-making. This role involves overseeing model development, validation, and deployment while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will guide teams in applying sophisticated data science techniques, including machine learning and data visualization, to solve complex problems. They will collaborate across functions to translate business needs into actionable solutions, mentor associates, and promote continuous improvement in data-driven practices to support Walmart's operational and strategic goals.
What you'll do...
Lead the development, assessment, and validation of advanced analytical models using best practices to ensure accuracy, robustness, and scalability.
Design and implement data visualization solutions that effectively communicate complex insights to business stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into actionable data science projects aligned with strategic objectives.
Guide and mentor team members on feature engineering, modeling techniques, and data storytelling.
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify data sources, ensure data quality, and deploy models into production environments.
Drive continuous improvement by integrating emerging machine learning methods and optimizing model performance.
What you'll bring...
Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced statistical modeling techniques.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, or PowerBI.
Strong knowledge of model assessment, validation, and tuning methods to ensure accuracy and robustness.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable data science solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Expertise in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and deployment of scalable models in production environments.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and guiding technical development.
Excellent communication skills to present insights and influence stakeholders effectively.
About the team:
The Data Science team applies advanced analytical and modeling techniques to solve complex business challenges. Utilizing expertise in machine learning, Python, SQL, and data visualization, the team develops robust models and insightful data representations to support strategic decisions. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, the team ensures solutions align with organizational goals and deliver measurable impact. Members are committed to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to foster professional growth. The team values integrity, clear communication, and a results-driven approach to advance Walmart's mission of providing exceptional value and service to customers. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters 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 Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location...
221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
