Data Governance Program Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Stewardship to lead data governance and quality initiatives that ensure data integrity and usability across business domains. This role involves managing metadata and master data processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to align data practices with organizational goals. The position requires expertise in data quality frameworks, regulatory compliance, and enterprise data architecture. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement in data management, support business decision-making, and foster effective data stewardship practices throughout the company.
About the team:
The Business Analysis and Insights team transforms complex data into actionable strategies that enhance operational and financial performance. Collaborating across functions, the team identifies opportunities, improves processes, and supports long-term growth through data-driven decision-making. By partnering with stakeholders, it develops scalable solutions and advances reporting capabilities. Focused on continuous improvement, the team drives initiatives aligned with organizational goals, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Members deliver insights that influence strategic planning and operational excellence, fostering a results-oriented environment that supports sustainable business success.
What you'll do:

• Develop and implement enterprise data governance strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Lead data quality initiatives by defining metrics, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement across business domains.
• Oversee master data and metadata management, establishing standards and managing integration to support business needs.
• Translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize data utilization.
• Guide and mentor associates, fostering a high-performing team environment focused on accountability and development.
• Evaluate and enhance data stewardship practices to ensure data accessibility, security, and compliance.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in data governance, data quality management, and data stewardship within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement data quality frameworks, metrics, and operational procedures.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, integration, metadata management, and master data management principles.
• Expertise in translating business requirements into data strategies and actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams, mentoring associates, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with regulatory and ethical policies related to data privacy, security, and retention.
• Excellent project management skills with a focus on continuous improvement and business impact.

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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Data Architecture, or related field and 5 years' experience in
data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related field. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in data stewardship,
data management, database administration, data analytics, or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance,
Computer Science, Data Architecture, or related field and 3 years' experience in in data stewardship, data management, database administration,
data analytics, or related field.
1 year’s supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications...

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

Data Management certification (for example, Certified Data Management Professional), Driving taxonomy development and application particularly with large and complex sets of information, Industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), Master's degree in Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Data Architecture, Supervisory Primary Location... 805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.