Director, Advanced Analytics

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What you'll do...

Business Partnerships Provides consulting expertise and acts as a subject matter expert to senior functional leadership eg VPs articulates theneeds of current and future customers to executive leadership Reviews and influences business strategies and integrates customer strategies toachieve business objectives Consults with executive leadership to identify and answer critical questions about customers to drive business decisions Project Scope Leads all advanced analytics projects for a small business area category or prototype across platforms based on broad industry andorganizational knowledge Ensures solution and analytical plans reflect business priorities Model Development Leads the development and implementation of data models for all projects within a small business area or categoryCollaborates with crossfunctional teams to align modeling solutions with business priorities and strategies Proof of Concept and Prototype Directs the implementation of productionready complex algorithms for all projects Develops the testing andvalidation methodology and processes Presents productionready algorithms to crossfunctional partners eg software engineering categorymanagement to gain buyin Data Collection and Analysis Directs analysis of business issues considering team structures and iteration models needed to develop innovativesolutions Partners with leadership across all analytics functions to define the data analysis strategies based on business prioritiesCollaboration Partners with functional leadership and other crossfunctional leaders across the organization eg Categories Customer ExperienceMerchandising to develop consultative solutions for all projects for a small business area category or prototype ensure buyin for recommendationsas necessary and ensure alignment on data analysis strategies Proactively maintains existing relationships and develops new relationships withexternal business partners and vendors People Development Ensures associates are receiving learning and development opportunities eg training mentoring for the good of theassociate and Walmart Coaches team members and provides feedback to enhance skills knowledge and work performance Mentors lessexperienced associates and managers Identifies new and emerging skills needed by Advanced Analytics associates Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementingbusiness strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supportingresource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvementopportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruitingselecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new andexisting talent Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into allprograms and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leadingkey community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriatebusiness plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports