Data Science & Optimization Leader

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Science in Bentonville to lead advanced analytics initiatives, build scalable ML models, and align insights with business goals. You will oversee data quality, visualization, and cross-team collaboration to optimize operations within a dynamic retail environment.

The role requires Python/SQL proficiency, leadership of analytics projects, and a strong background in optimization and operations research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; 5+ years analytics experience or 3+ years with a Master's.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced data science models to support business objectives and improve decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable analytical solutions.
• Oversee data quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of insights.
• Utilize machine learning techniques and programming languages such as Python and SQL to analyze complex datasets.
• Drive the creation of clear and actionable data visualizations to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide data science team members to enhance technical skills and project delivery.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Data quality

Machine learning

Optimization

Operations research

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Science in Bentonville to lead advanced analytics initiatives, build scalable ML models, and align insights with business goals. You will oversee data quality, visualization, and cross-team collaboration to optimize operations within a dynamic retail environment.

The role requires Python/SQL proficiency, leadership of analytics projects, and a strong background in optimization and operations research.