Head of Advanced Analytics & Data Strategy

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Advanced Analytics to lead data-driven strategies and address complex business challenges. You will partner with leadership to define analytics objectives, develop predictive models, and deliver actionable insights that support strategic initiatives.

The role oversees project execution, mentors team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to implement innovative solutions requiring strong leadership and technical depth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
• Strong analytical capabilities with ability to translate data into actionable business insights and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify analytics objectives with leadership and develop research plans addressing key challenges.
• Lead and mentor a team to execute advanced analytics projects with coaching and feedback.
• Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and prototypes to support business solutions.
• Manage end-to-end project workstreams with risk mitigation and strategic alignment.
• Present actionable insights and recommendations to inform decision making.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration to deliver consultative analytics solutions.
• Oversee data analysis strategies and guide team in applying advanced techniques.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or related field)

Masters: Business Administration

Masters: Information Systems

Masters: Statistics

Certificate in business analytics / data mining / statistical analysis

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Advanced Analytics to lead data-driven strategies and address complex business challenges. You will partner with leadership to define analytics objectives, develop predictive models, and deliver actionable insights that support strategic initiatives.

The role oversees project execution, mentors team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to implement innovative solutions requiring strong leadership and technical depth.