Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science

Walmart$121K — $242K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in analytics
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, and major data visualization tools
  • Strong expertise in model assessment and tuning methods
  • Advanced skills in designing experiments and causal inference
  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities in technical environments
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and validation of advanced predictive models
  • Design data visualization solutions for effective communication of insights
  • Collaborate with teams to align data projects with business goals
  • Mentor team members in advanced modeling and analytical techniques
  • Oversee model deployment and performance monitoring
  • Identify and assess data sources for analytical initiatives
  • Promote continuous improvement with emerging methodologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, and dental
  • 401(k) plan and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Education reimbursement for degree programs and certifications
  • Company discounts and paid military leave
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Data Science leads advanced analytical initiatives to develop, validate, and deploy robust predictive models that drive strategic business decisions. This role requires expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to translate complex data into actionable insights. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with business objectives, mentoring associates, and ensuring the continuous improvement of data science practices. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical proficiency, business acumen, and effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and support Walmart's commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

What you'll do...
About the team:
The Walmart/VIZIO Data Science team provides the analytical foundation for product decisions by leveraging experimentation and causal measurement. The team collaborates across functions to identify key drivers of user engagement and business value, guiding strategic investments and development priorities. Utilizing advanced data science, machine learning, and visualization techniques, the team delivers actionable insights that influence business outcomes. Members apply rigorous analytical methods and domain knowledge to solve complex problems, support model development, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, fostering data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

What you'll do:
  • Lead the development, assessment, and validation of advanced data science models using best practices for accuracy, robustness, and scalability.
  • Design and implement data visualization solutions to effectively communicate complex insights to business stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable data science projects aligned with strategic goals.
  • Guide and mentor team members on advanced modeling techniques, feature engineering, and experimentation frameworks.
  • Oversee deployment and continuous monitoring of models in production environments to ensure optimal performance.
  • Drive data source identification, quality assessment, and integration to support analytical initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging emerging machine learning and AI methodologies.


What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced statistical modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, or PowerBI.
  • Strong knowledge of model assessment, validation, and tuning methods including ROC curve and root mean square error.
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions and actionable insights.
  • Expertise in designing experiments, causal inference, and decision science to support business strategies.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding technical teams.
  • Excellent communication skills to present data findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.


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.

Denver, Colorado US-11581: The annual salary range for this position is $121,000.00 - $242,000.00

NEW YORK, New York US-11582: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

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...

55 Madison St, Denver, CO 80206-5419, United States of America

About Walmart

WalmartLabs is accelerating their development to redefine the shopping experience to meet the changing needs of our customers wherever they are —in a store, on our website, or on their mobile device.

Walmart Careers

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Learn more about Walmart
Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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