Manager, Advanced Analytics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

* Partner with functional and business leaders (e.g., Directors) to understand goals, functional objectives, and key business challenges, translating those needs into analytics‑driven hypotheses and research objectives.

* Develop and execute tactical research and analytics plans to address both current and future business questions.

* Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to leaders based on insights, research objectives, and data findings to inform functional and business initiatives.

* Support the implementation of analytics‑driven business solutions by building strong relationships with leadership and key stakeholders.

* Build, lead, and develop an analytics team aligned to business area or category objectives, fostering engagement, performance, and continuous growth.

* Coach and mentor team members, providing performance feedback, supporting career development discussions, and maintaining a motivated and inclusive team environment.

* Own analytics work streams and projects end‑to‑end for a business area, category, or prototype, managing scope, execution, and implementation risks.

* Develop data models, algorithms, and analytical approaches that drive measurable business value, partnering with project teams to deploy solutions.

* Lead proof‑of‑concept and prototype development, managing the implementation, testing, and validation of production‑ready analytics solutions.

* Collaborate with Advanced Analytics experts to explore and apply new data analysis techniques and methodologies.

* Apply advanced analytics to complex business problems, driving data‑informed decision making and strategic recommendations.

* Set and execute data analysis strategies while guiding and upskilling less experienced team members.

* Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams such as Categories, Customer Experience, and Merchandising to deliver consultative analytics solutions aligned to business priorities.

* Engage with external partners and vendors as needed to support analytics initiatives.

* Coordinate and oversee work activities by setting clear goals, building accountability, measuring progress, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

* Promote adaptability and continuous learning across the team and broader stakeholder groups.

* Ensure compliance with company policies, values, and ethical standards, supporting Walmart's mission, Open Door Policy, and integrity expectations in all business practices.

* Create a culture of belonging and accountability, hiring, training, mentoring, recognizing, and developing associates to support long‑term capability growth.

What you'll bring...

* Strong experience partnering with business and functional leaders to translate goals and challenges into actionable analytics strategies.

* Proven ability to lead analytics teams, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

* Hands‑on experience owning analytics projects end‑to‑end, from problem definition through implementation and value realization.

* Expertise in data modeling, algorithms, and advanced analytics techniques to solve complex business problems.

* Demonstrated ability to manage prototypes and production solutions, including testing, validation, and deployment.

* Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, with experience influencing stakeholders across diverse functions.

* Strategic and analytical mindset, capable of turning data insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

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…