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1 Walmart Senior Director Job
Senior Director, Data Science
Walmart
posted 15d ago
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Position Summary... Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; 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; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; 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 leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas. What youll do...
Minimum Qualifications... Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 7 years experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 9 years experience in an analytics or related field. 3 years supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications...
About Team: International Tech:
The Senior Director of Data Science will be responsible for managing large team of multiple data science initiatives across various International retail domains , including Customer, Ads, Sourcing, Catalog, Marketplace, and Operations. This role will work closely with product, business, and engineering teams to drive AI/ML based product development while providing strategic direction for data science initiatives.
What youll do:
1. Lead and manage a large team of data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in executing data science projects.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, business, and engineering, to identify and prioritize data science opportunities that align with business objectives.
3. Develop and implement data science strategies that drive insights, improve customer experience, optimize operations, and enhance overall business performance.
4. Oversee the end-to-end data science project lifecycle, including problem formulation, data collection and preparation, modeling, and deployment.
5. Conduct in-depth analysis and modeling to generate actionable insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.
6. Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics techniques, machine learning algorithms, and statistical models to solve complex business problems.
7. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate data science models and solutions into production systems, ensuring scalability and reliability.
8. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and technology, and evaluate their potential application within the organization.
9. Establish and maintain best practices for data science methodologies, tools, and processes, ensuring high-quality and efficient project execution.
10. Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of data science initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders.
What you ll bring:
1. Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related disciplines. A Ph.D. is a plus.
- 2. Proven experience (at least 15 years) in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex data science projects. At least 8 years of experience in leading large teams.
3. Strong understanding of data science methodologies, algorithms, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
4. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala, and experience with relevant data science libraries and frameworks.
5. Experience working with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) for data processing and analysis.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into data science solutions.
7. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to proactively and effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
8. Prior experience in e-commerce, retail, or online marketplace industries is highly desirable.
9. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, such as GCP is a plus.
10. A passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field of data science.
About Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We re a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world s largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.3 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human led is our true disruption.
Ways of Working
Flexible, hybrid work
Benefits
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.
Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve to live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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