(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Strategy (Spark Earnings Excellence)

Walmar; Bentonville (AR); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, vision and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase plans

PTO and family leave benefits

Live Better U education program

On-site campus amenities

Descripción de la vacante

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks a Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Strategy to own the Spark Earnings Excellence AI and automation roadmap. You will identify high-impact automation opportunities and apply AI/ML to earnings analyses, partnering with business and tech teams for production-ready solutions.

The role bridges business users and technical teams, embedding AI across the team’s work while guiding governance, scalability, and enterprise adoption.

Formación

• 8+ years in data science, analytics, or ML with leadership experience
• Proven record shipping ML and GenAI solutions with measurable business impact
• Deep expertise in statistical modeling, ML, anomaly detection, experimentation

Responsabilidades

• Set and own multi-year AI and automation vision across Spark Earnings Excellence pillars
• Architect scalable data, platform, and governance foundations enabling enterprise-scale AI
• Ship agentic AI for use cases like payment validation, defect root-cause analysis, reconciliation
• Drive portfolio prioritization through rigorous business cases balancing impact, effort and risk
• Lead cross-functional engineering, data science, and platform teams from concept to production
• Raisethebar on responsible AI with Legal, Compliance, and InfoSec including evaluations and drift monitoring
• Scale AI fluency and change management; communicate impact to executives

Conocimientos

Data science leadership

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

GenAI/AI systems

Experimentation

Communication to executives

Educación

Master’s degree or equivalent in quantitative field

Herramientas

Python

Spark

Descripción del empleo

(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Strategy (Spark Earnings Excellence)

Bentonville, AR

(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Strategy (Spark Earnings Excellence)

805 Se Moberly Ln
Bentonville, AR 72716-7761

R-2697105

$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

Role summary: As a Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Strategy (Spark Earnings Excellence), you will own and drive the AI and automation strategy for the Spark Earnings Excellence team. You will find high-impact opportunities to automate manual work and apply AI/ML to earnings analysis. You will then work with business and technology partners to deliver them. This role is a strategic bridge between business users and technology teams. You will be accountable for embedding AI across the team's work. About the team: The Spark Earnings Excellence team ensures the accuracy, integrity, and quality of driver earnings weekly. This team leads the development of an AI-first operating model across all pillars, focusing on leveraging advanced data science and machine learning techniques. Collaborating closely with business partners, the team applies technology to enhance outcomes for drivers and Walmart.

What you’ll do...

• ·Setandownthemulti-yearAIandautomationvisionacrossSparkEarningsExcellencepillars.
• ·Architectscalabledata,platform,andgovernancefoundationsthatenableAIatenterprisescale.
• ·ShipagenticAIforusecaseslikepaymentvalidation,defectroot-causeanalysis,reconciliation,anomalydetection,andauditreporting.
• ·Driveportfolioprioritizationthroughrigorousbusinesscasesbalancingimpact,effort,andrisk.
• ·Leadcross-functionalEngineering,DataScience,andplatformteamsfromconcepttoproductionwithmeasurableoutcomes.
• ·RaisethebaronresponsibleAIwithLegal,Compliance,andInfoSec,includingevalsanddriftmonitoring.
• ·ScaleAIfluencyandchangemanagement;communicateimpacttoexecutiveleadership.

What you’ll bring:

• ·8+yearsindatascience,analytics,orML,including3+yearsleadinghigh-performingteams.
• ·ProvenrecordshippingMLandGenAIsolutionswithmeasurablebusinessimpact.
• ·Deepexpertiseinstatisticalmodeling,machinelearning,anomalydetectionandexperimentation.
• ·Hands-onwithPython,SQL,MLframeworks.
• ·BuiltGenAIandagenticAIsystemsfromprototypetoproduction.
• ·Rigorinmodelevaluation:evaldesign,driftmonitoring,benchmarking,andobservability.
• ·Groundedindatagovernance,controls,audit,sensitivedata,andAIcostoptimization.
• ·Translatesambiguousbusinessproblemsintotechnicalrequirementsandpartnerswithengineering.
• ·Communicatescomplexmodelsclearlytoexecutivesandnon-technicalaudiences.
• ·Master’sorequivalentinaquantitativefieldpreferred;FinanceorComplianceexperienceaplus.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

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.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart 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

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

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