Manager, Advanced Analytics

StartupNWA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA in Bentonville, AR is seeking a results-driven Program Manager to join our Marketplace Payments team. You will own and execute cross-functional growth programs for financial services and payments, partnering with Product, Operations, Risk, and Sales to scale seller adoption and performance.

Ideal candidates bring strong program management experience, stakeholder influence, and a data-driven mindset to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years’ experience in project/program management OR 5 years’ experience in project/program management
• Master’s degree and accessibility knowledge are a plus
• Experience in payments, financial services, marketplace, or eCommerce is valuable

Responsibilities

• Own and drive key programs across Marketplace Payments and Financial Services
• Drive Seller adoption and improve Seller experience across payments and financial services
• Partner cross-functionally to launch and scale new financial products and services
• Use data and insights to track performance and identify opportunities
• Manage program performance, milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Identify and implement process improvements and AI-based tools for efficiency
• Drive cross-functional execution to deliver program objectives

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Role summary:
This role will be a key member of the Marketplace Payments team, owning Financial Services and Payments growth programs and services. Key responsibilities include driving Seller experience, program adoption, seller enablement, and delivery of payments and financial services offered to Marketplace Sellers. This role will work closely with Enterprise Financial Services and other Marketplace stakeholder teams to drive growth of financial products and ensure effective operational execution at scale.

About the team:
Join Walmart’s Marketplace Payments & Financial Services team, focused on expanding and scaling financial products for Marketplace Sellers. The team works across Payments, Product, Risk, and Operations to deliver reliable payment solutions and financial services that enable seller growth, marketplace performance, and a seamless end-to-end experience. This is a highly collaborative team driving adoption, innovation, and operational excellence across a rapidly evolving space.

What you'll do:

• Own and drive key programs across Marketplace Payments and Financial Services, ensuring strong execution against business priorities
• Drive Seller adoption and improve the Seller experience across payments and financial services offerings
• Partner cross-functionally to launch and scale new financial products and services
• Use data and insights to track performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
• Manage program performance, milestones, dependencies, and risks to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Identify and implement process improvements and AI based tools that increase operational efficiency and scalability
• Drive cross-functional execution across Product, Operations, Risk, and other stakeholder teams to resolve issues and deliver program objectives

What you'll bring:

• Experience owning and delivering cross-functional programs or initiatives
• Ability to drive product or service adoption, ideally within payments, financial services, marketplace, or eCommerce
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and inform decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs using established program management tools and frameworks

Minimum Qualifications:

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.

Option 2: 5 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area, 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.

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.

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysisMasters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Primary Location:

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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