(USA) Director, Data Science
Walmart Inc.
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Job summary
Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks a Director of Data Science to lead advanced ML projects and data strategy within Merchandising Decision Sciences. You will mentor teams, drive data-driven insights, and collaborate across functions to align analytics with business goals.
The role focuses on scalable models, data quality initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies to optimize merchandising decisions and enterprise value.
Qualifications
- Minimum degree options with 6 years analytics experience or 4 years with a master's degree or 8 years in analytics.
- Experience building and evaluating advanced data science models and ML algorithms.
- Ability to translate data insights into business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and deployment of advanced data science models addressing complex business challenges.
- Oversee data strategy formulation aligned with business objectives and measurable impact.
- Mentor data science teams in coding, testing and validating ML algorithms.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate requirements into data-driven solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating model performance and scalability across environments.
- Communicate findings to influence decision-making and organizational goals.
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Job description
1601 Se 10th St
Bentonville, AR 72716-0000
R-2596692
$130,000 - $260,000/yr
Regular/ Permanent
The (USA) Director, Data Science leads the development and execution of advanced data science strategies to drive business insights and innovation. This role oversees the design, testing, and deployment of machine learning models and analytical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The position requires collaboration across functions to translate complex data into actionable strategies, mentor technical teams, and promote continuous improvement. The Director also guides data quality initiatives and fosters the integration of emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency within the company.
About the team:
The team operates within the Merchandising Decision Sciences organization, focusing on identifying causal drivers of customer behavior to inform merchandising strategies. It develops advanced models that integrate factors such as assortment, price, inventory, channel, and asset allocation to optimize decisions. By evaluating trade-offs, interactions, and constraints, the team recommends coordinated actions that enhance overall customer and enterprise value. Leveraging expertise in machine learning, data science, and business strategy, the team drives impactful insights that support data-driven merchandising decisions aligned with organizational goals.
What you'll do:
- Leadthedevelopmentanddeploymentofadvanceddatasciencemodelstoaddresscomplexbusinesschallengesanddrivestrategicinitiatives.
- Overseedatastrategyformulation,ensuringalignmentwithbusinessobjectivesandleveragingdataassetsformeasurableimpact.
- Guideandmentordatascienceteamsincoding,testing,andvalidatingmachinelearningalgorithmsandanalyticalmodels.
- Collaboratecross-functionallytotranslatebusinessrequirementsintoactionabledata-drivensolutionsandinsights.
- Drivecontinuousimprovementbyevaluatingmodelperformance,scalability,andsustainabilityacrossmultipledataenvironments.
- Communicatefindingseffectivelytoinfluencedecision-makingandsupportorganizationalgoals.
- Experienceindatascience,includingmachinelearningalgorithms,optimizationtoolsanddatamodelingtechniques.
- ExperienceinprogramminglanguagessuchasPythonandSQLforcodedevelopmentandtesting.
- Experiencedevelopingbusinesscasemodelsandperformingfinancialanalysis.
- Strongbusinessacumenwiththeabilitytotranslatecomplexdatainsightsintoactionablestrategiesalignedwithorganizationalgoals.
- Expertiseindatavisualizationtoolsandtechniquestoeffectivelycommunicatefindingstovarietyofstakeholders.
- Provenleadershipskillsinmentoringteamsanddrivingdatastrategyacrossmultiplebusinessdomains.
- Abilitytodeploy,monitor,andscaleanalyticalmodelsensuringsustainedbusinessimpact.
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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 3: 8 years' experience in an analytics or related field
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.
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.
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