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Walmart Canada · 1 month ago

(USA) Director, Data Science

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $260K/yr

6+ years exp

Walmart Canada is seeking a Senior Data & Analytics Leader at Sam’s Club to define and execute strategies that transform data into actionable insights. This role combines technical depth with strategic leadership, overseeing advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives to drive business impact and mentor a high-performing team.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise Data Strategy: Develop and implement a data strategy that spans multiple business domains—product, marketing, finance, and operations—ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable ROI

Deliver High-Impact Solutions: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical models and scalable applications using techniques such as Bayesian inference, neural networks, and optimization algorithms

Solve Complex Business Problems: Analyze root causes, challenge assumptions, and create technology-driven solutions that address large-scale, multi-structured data challenges

Drive Data Quality & Governance: Establish standards for data sourcing, quality checks, and governance across SQL, NoSQL, and distributed data environments

Influence Through Insights: Build compelling data stories using advanced visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Python libraries) to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic decisions

Mentor & Develop Talent: Guide teams in feature engineering, model validation, and deployment best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning

Champion Innovation: Apply cutting-edge machine learning and AI techniques, including AutoML and streaming data solutions, to maintain Sam’s Club’s leadership in retail analytics

Ensure Model Lifecycle Excellence: Implement robust model monitoring, scaling, and sustainability practices to deliver long-term value

Qualification

Data strategy developmentMachine learning techniquesAdvanced analyticsData governanceStatistical modelingData visualizationBusiness strategy alignmentTeam leadershipPythonTableauPower BISQLNoSQLDistributed systemsInnovation mindset

Required

Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics related field

Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field

Option 3: 8 years' experience in an analytics or related field

Preferred

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

Benefits

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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.