(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: The Senior Manager, Data Science leads advanced analytical initiatives to drive business impact through innovative modeling, validation, and data visualization techniques. This role oversees the development and deployment of scalable machine learning solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborating across functions, the position translates complex data into actionable insights, guiding decision-making and mentoring team members. The role demands expertise in statistical methods, programming, and business context to deliver robust, data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support Walmart’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. About the team: The team leverages advanced analytical and modeling techniques to address complex business challenges. Utilizing Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks, members focus on model assessment, validation, and deployment. They collaborate closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable insights and data-driven solutions. Emphasizing rigorous statistical methods and clear data visualization, the team ensures effective communication of findings. Committed to continuous learning and innovation, they follow best practices and emerging technologies to deliver impactful results aligned with organizational goals. What you'll do:

• Lead the development, assessment, and validation of advanced analytical models using best practices to ensure accuracy, robustness, and business relevance.
• Design and implement data visualization solutions that effectively communicate complex insights to stakeholders and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data science projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Guide and mentor team members on advanced modeling techniques, feature engineering, and data storytelling.
• Oversee model deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement to maintain performance at scale.
• Drive data source identification, quality assessment, and integration to support analytical initiatives.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in data science and advanced machine learning techniques, including model assessment, validation, and tuning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for data analysis, model development, and deployment.
• Strong expertise in data visualization tools and best practices to effectively communicate complex data insights.
• In-depth understanding of business context across multiple domains to translate requirements into actionable data solutions.
• Proven leadership skills in mentoring and guiding teams on advanced modeling and feature engineering.
• Ability to develop scalable models and monitor performance in production environments.
• Solid knowledge of statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and optimization techniques.

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.

Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-04397: 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 :

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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: 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, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Supervisory experience, 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...

2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, 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.