Manager Of Advanced Analytics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics leads the strategy, development, and execution of external data initiatives that drive merchandising and enterprise decision-making. This role oversees external data vendor partnerships, research and development roadmaps, data testing, and data quality/analytics reporting. The position is responsible for evaluating and justifying business use cases for external data investments while representing the organization in cross-functional research and collaboration efforts. By coordinating alignment across enterprise teams and advancing analytical capabilities, this leader helps accelerate innovation, validate data opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that support long-term business objectives.
About the team:
The Merchandising Decision Sciences External Data team is responsible for identifying, acquiring, and maximizing the value of external data assets that support Walmart's strategic priorities. The team partners with vendors, business stakeholders, data science, and enterprise organizations to evaluate emerging data opportunities, develop research and development roadmaps, and establish scalable data solutions. Through advanced analytics, testing, reporting, and governance practices, the team enables informed decision-making across the organization. Focused on innovation and collaboration, the team ensures external data investments deliver measurable business value while supporting future analytical and operational capabilities.
What you'll do:

• Lead the External Data Program strategy, including vendor partnerships, data acquisition initiatives, and long-term research and development roadmaps.
• Drive advanced analytics projects to evaluate, validate, and maximize the value of external data assets and opportunities.
• Develop and oversee data testing frameworks, performance measurement processes, and reporting solutions to support business decisions.
• Build business cases and funding justifications for external data investments and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Data Science teams to accelerate analytical capabilities and support future roadmap development.
• Represent the organization in cross-functional research efforts and business stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate alignment across enterprise teams to support internal data collaborations and strategic priorities.

What you'll bring:

• Expertise in advanced analytics, data exploration, and business problem solving using large and complex datasets.
• Expert-level SQL skills and strong experience working with modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Proven experience developing data visualizations, reporting solutions, and executive-level business insights.
• Strong understanding of external data acquisition, evaluation, testing, and vendor management processes.
• Experience building business cases, investment justifications, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills, with experience partnering across business, analytics, and technology organizations.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 6 years'
experience in data 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.

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R) Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics Primary Location... 601 Respect Dr, 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.