At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, highly-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable - and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it. WalmartConnectwins when suppliers invest in digital media to drive growth; Walmart and our supplier partners win when your digital expertise helps sell more goods online and offline. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart's overall growth strategy.
Walmart Connect is seeking a Senior Manager, Analytical Lead, Media Insights for Shared Services. Reporting to a Senior Manager, Media Insights, responsible for streamlining analytics, reporting, and insights support, you will bring the analytical rigor, responsiveness, and creativity required to support WMC's market leading advertising measurement and insights. As an individual contributor, you will assist in the creation of platforms that automate and produce sophisticated media performance analyses and customer insights to support our Media Analytics organization as they help advertisers understand media performance, optimize media strategy, and generate incremental investment. As a Senior Data Scientist you will be expected to mentor and help guide your more junior counter parts
The individual needs to be analytical and solution-driven with the ability to partner with the larger Strategic Insights & Media Analytics team as well as the Sales & Client Service teams to effectively communicate complex media and measurement insights internally and externally. You will play a critical role in analyzing customer behavior, measurement, and performance data across various channels. You will be responsible for leveraging data-driven insights to analyze client retail media strategy and drive value from long-term investment with Walmart Connect as a trusted strategic consultant and partner for our advertising partners.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
Exploratory Data Analysis: Architect sophisticated machine learning solutions that scale across the organization and establish best practices for model development, testing, and deployment.
Data Automation and Quality Management: Drive the adoption of advanced automation technologies and AI in reporting processes and develop comprehensive data quality strategies that ensure trust in enterprise reporting.
Data Visualization: Sets the vision for data visualization and storytelling across the organization.
Strategic Insight Development: Translate multifaceted datasets into client-centric insights, aligning supplier strategies with emerging retail and media industry trends.
Project Oversight: Leads development of advanced statistical models and data methodologies, providing strategic guidance to analysts in deriving insights and translating complex findings into impactful business decisions.
Cross-functional Partnerships: Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, sales, marketing, product leadership, and data engineering teams to align strategies and deliver holistic scalable service solutions for client-facing teams.
Technical Innovation and Process Improvement: Spearhead innovation in analytical methodologies, leveraging SQL, Python, and/or R as well as advanced visualization tools to streamline processes and elevate insights.
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
7+ years of experience in analytics, data science, or business insights, ideally within the digital or retail media ecosystem.
Strong programming skills in Python, SQL or similar programming languages.
Proficient in advanced data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI to communicate insights effectively.
Experience in data automation, including hands-on experience with data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms, and a proven track record of building scalable, automated data workflows.
Ability to navigate ambiguity while operating in a fast paced, start-up type of environment.
Strong collaborative skills with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development.
Core Competencies
Data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R), data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI), measurement frameworks (media mix modeling, attribution analysis, lift studies), machine learning (applying supervised & unsupervised algorithms), statistical methods (hypothesis testing, regression analysis, Bayesian inference), retail media expertise (campaign measurement, ad inventory optimization, audience targeting strategies), understanding of digital advertising ecosystems (programmatic buying, walled gardens, consumer insights
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.
Hoboken, New Jersey US-10649:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00 San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
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, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, 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...
850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
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