(USA) Manager, Advanced Analytics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The (USA) Manager, Advanced Analytics leads the development and execution of data-driven strategies to address complex business challenges. This role partners with leadership to define analytics objectives, deliver actionable insights, and guide decision-making across functional areas. Responsible for managing advanced modeling projects, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, the position ensures the successful implementation of innovative analytics solutions. The manager drives continuous improvement, promotes high performance, and supports organizational goals through effective project management and strategic data analysis.
About the team:
The team focuses on optimizing middle mile inventory flow to enhance network efficiency and improve item availability and delivery speed. By leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven insights, the team supports strategic decision-making and drives continuous improvement. Collaboration with leadership and cross-functional partners is key to developing actionable solutions that advance business objectives. The team leads projects end-to-end, manages risks, and implements innovative data models. It fosters skill development and knowledge sharing to maintain high performance and deliver measurable value across the organization.
What you'll do:

• Collaborate with leadership and business partners to identify analytics objectives and develop research plans addressing key business challenges.
• Lead and mentor a team to execute advanced analytics projects, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Manage end-to-end project scopes, including risk assessment and delivery of data-driven solutions.
• Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and prototypes to drive business value and inform strategic decisions.
• Present actionable insights and recommendations to support functional initiatives and stakeholder alignment.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to design consultative analytics solutions and ensure successful implementation.
• Oversee data quality, analysis strategies, and validation processes to maintain accuracy and reliability.

What you'll bring:

• Proven leadership experience managing advanced analytics teams and driving business results through data-driven decision making.
• Expertise in developing and implementing complex data models, algorithms, and prototypes to address strategic business challenges.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and business intelligence tools to analyze and visualize data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and translate analytics insights into actionable recommendations.
• Skilled in project management, including scoping, risk management, and delivering end-to-end analytics solutions.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members to enhance skills and performance.

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