Senior Analyst, Operations

Walmart Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Live Better U education

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Analyst, Operations to drive and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement scalable solutions that improve processes and tools. The role requires effective communication with stakeholders, adherence to compliance standards, and a focus on operational excellence through monitoring progress and guiding business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and business analysis with strong data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and driving operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and organize project plans, timelines, and deliverables while facilitating stakeholder meetings to analyze and implement operational initiatives.
• Develop and manage project requirements, communicate status updates, and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify root causes of issues, recommend data-driven solutions, and drive corrective actions to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, merchandising, and engineering to enhance operational tools and reports.
• Implement scalable best practices and tracking mechanisms to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance on business solutions, monitor progress, and adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.

Skills

data analysis

project management

stakeholder communication

cross-functional collaboration

operational analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Position Summary...

What you’ll do...

Role summary:

The (USA) Senior Analyst, Operations plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing operational initiatives by managing project plans, timelines, and deliverables. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify root causes, and recommend solutions that improve processes and tools. The role requires effective communication with stakeholders, driving project execution, and implementing scalable best practices. The Senior Analyst contributes to operational excellence by providing expert guidance, monitoring progress, and supporting business objectives while upholding company values and compliance standards.

About the team:

The Marketplace Screening team develops and scales screening, onboarding, and identity capabilities to support a trusted and efficient marketplace across global markets. This role partners closely with Business SMEs, Operations, Product, Engineering, Compliance, and vendors to ensure smooth execution. It focuses on operational readiness, troubleshooting, and post-launch support, serving as the Voice of Operations to identify and resolve workflow gaps and vendor issues. The team establishes structured vendor feedback loops to enhance solutions and performance. Proficiency in Spanish is required, with French preferred, to effectively support regional operations and stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Design and organize project plans, timelines, and deliverables while facilitating stakeholder meetings to analyze and implement operational initiatives.
• Develop and manage project requirements, communicate status updates, and allocate resources to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify root causes of issues, recommend data-driven solutions, and drive corrective actions to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, merchandising, and engineering to enhance operational tools and reports.
• Implement scalable best practices and tracking mechanisms to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance on business solutions, monitor progress, and adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in operations and business analysis with strong data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and driving operational improvements.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders and convey project status and requirements.
• Knowledge of compliance risk and policy change processes to support operational integrity.
• Proficiency in prioritization, impact assessment, and requirements elicitation to meet business needs.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working alongside product management, merchandising, and engineering teams.

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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $143,000.00Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field OR 2 years’ experience in operations, project management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field, Project Management CertificationMasters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Operations ManagementProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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 is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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