(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - Marketplace Payments

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

PTO & leave

Education benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science - Marketplace Payments in Bentonville, AR. You will lead a team of data scientists, delivering end-to-end ML/AI solutions for a global Marketplace Payments platform and related financial services.

You will drive strategy, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to impact product decisions and customer experiences. You will coach and grow talent while championing innovative AI capabilities, applying predictive analytics, and scalable data

Formación

• Required: advanced ML, predictive analytics, and AI with measurable impact.
• Proven leadership in data science strategy and model lifecycle governance.
• Experience building scalable analytics across global platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Lead scalable Data Science/AI solutions for a global Marketplace Payments platform.
• Define technical vision, roadmap, and modeling frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business leaders on data-driven solutions.
• Build and monitor a scalable data platform and shared feature sets.
• Champion emerging AI capabilities to improve decision-making and customer experience.
• Coach and develop a high-performing data science team.
• Provide technical leadership and drive innovation.

Conocimientos

Machine learning

Predictive analytics

Statistical modeling

People leadership

Python

SQL

Data architecture

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Statistics / Analytics / CS / related field

Master's degree in Statistics / Analytics / CS / related field

7 years analytics-related experience

Herramientas

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Descripción del empleo

What you'll do...Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Data Science - Marketplace Payments will lead a team of data scientists and leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. This role leads end-to-end model development, validation, deployment, and scalable AI/ML solutions within complex data ecosystems. Working cross-functionally, they translate business challenges into data-driven strategies while ensuring operational impact. As a people leader, they are responsible for coaching, and developing a high-performing team of data scientists. They provide technical thought leadership, champion the adoption of emerging AI capabilities, and drive innovation through scalable, intelligent solutions across the organization.

About the team:

The Marketplace Payments & Financial Services team enhances the Marketplace ecosystem by enabling reliable seller payouts, driving monetization, and expanding financial products while managing financial and compliance risks. The Data Science function develops advanced models and AI/ML capabilities to strengthen the intelligence layer within Payments and Financial Services. Operating in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, the team collaborates to deliver data-driven solutions that support business goals and accelerate marketplace success. Members apply expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to create scalable, effective financial services that foster innovation and growth.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development of scalable Data Science and AI solutions for a global Marketplace Payments platform across current and future marketplaces.
• Define the technical vision, roadmap, and modeling frameworks for Payments, & Financial Services.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business leaders to deliver data-driven solutions that shape product strategy.
• Partner with Engineering and Product to build a scalable global marketplaces data platform, data assets, shared feature sets, model monitoring capabilities.
• Champion the adoption of emerging AI capabilities to improve decision-making, automation, and customer experience.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.
• Provide technical thought leadership and drive continuous innovation across the organization.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, advanced statistical modeling, and AI, delivering scalable solutions with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in defining data science strategy and establishing best practices across the model lifecycle.
• Strong people leadership experience, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing data science/analytics teams.
• Expertise in Python, SQL, enterprise data architecture, and scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners, translating complex business challenges into data-driven strategies.
• Experience building globally scalable analytics capabilities and championing adoption of emerging AI technologies.
• Ability to define the vision, and shape the development of a scalable Payments Intelligence Layer
• Payments experience a plus

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.

Bentonville, Arkansas US-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional 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. 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

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.

Primary Location

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.