Senior Manager, Automation Engineering-Strategy & Analytics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Drone Delivery team is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy & Analytics to lead the evolution of data-driven expansion strategy across Walmart's drone delivery network. This role will own the analytics, market intelligence, and strategic planning capabilities that inform where and how the business expands. You will lead the development of scalable frameworks for market and site selection, leveraging operational, customer, geographic, financial, and partner data to guide expansion decisions.

This role will also drive continuous optimization of expansion strategy by evaluating network performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and advancing AI-enabled decision-making capabilities that improve market selection and long-range planning  ideal candidate combines strong analytical depth with strategic thinking, executive communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. What You'll Do Market & Site Selection Strategy

* Lead the development and execution of data-driven market and site selection strategies for drone delivery expansion.

* Build and continuously refine scalable frameworks that evaluate expansion opportunities using operational, demographic, customer, geographic, financial, and regulatory data.

* Partner cross-functionally to validate and vet proposed expansion markets and site opportunities.

Expansion Analytics, Strategy & Planning

* Develop insights and feedback loops that continuously optimize market prioritization, launch sequencing, network performance, and expansion decision-making.

* Lead the evolution of advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools that improve market selection, network planning, and expansion decision-making at scale.

* Support long-range planning, network scaling, and expansion prioritization activities through strategic analyses and scenario planning.

* Identify new data sources, analytical methodologies, and predictive indicators that strengthen expansion strategy and network performance.

* Develop strategic recommendations related to growth strategy, market prioritization, and portfolio optimization.

Executive Insights & Cross-Functional Leadership

* Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives that support executive decision-making.

* Develop dashboards, visualizations, and strategic presentations that communicate expansion performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.

* Partner across operations, product, finance, engineering, real estate, permitting, and external vendors to drive alignment and execution across expansion initiatives.

What You'll Bring

* 6+ years of experience in strategy, analytics, business intelligence, operations strategy, network planning, or related fields

* Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker

* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience translating complex business challenges into scalable solutions

* Experience developing strategic models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and executive-facing business insights

* Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment in highly matrixed environments

* Strong executive communication and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex analyses into actionable recommendations

* Experience in logistics, retail, transportation, marketplace operations, network strategy, or technology-enabled operations preferred

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Science, Finance, or related field and 5 years' experience in analytics, strategy, operations, or related area OR 7 years' experience in analytics, strategy, operations, or related area.

* 5+ years of experience using data and analytics to influence strategic or operational decision-making.

* Experience with SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools and technologies.

* Experience developing executive-level reporting, dashboards, or business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field

* Experience supporting network expansion, site selection, geographic analysis, or strategic planning initiatives

* Experience working with AI/ML-enabled decision systems or predictive modeling capabilities

* Experience in autonomous delivery, logistics, retail operations, marketplace expansion, or transportation strategy

* Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed 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.…