Walmart Canada · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Data Architecture – Data Ventures Data Globalization
(USA) Upstream Building AR Bentonville Home Office
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $320K/yr
7+ years expWalmart Canada is seeking a Senior Director for Data Ventures Data Globalization to lead the strategic design and globalization of their data ecosystem. This role involves architecting scalable data structures and partnering with various teams to support advanced analytics and monetization strategies across global markets.
DeliveryRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Architect the global canonical data model that unifies operational, omni-transaction, identity, and supplier-facing data across Walmart US, Sam’s Club, International markets, and Growth
Lead global data harmonization, reducing local-market variation and creating scalable frameworks that power the next generation of Scintilla
Oversee the evolution of DV’s enterprise data model
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to modernize global data pipelines, improve performance, and meet availability SLAs required for global Scintilla adoption
Translate complex business needs into data strategies, roadmaps, and architectures that unlock commercial value
Influence cross-functional leaders across the Enterprise to align on global data standards and priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 7 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence, business analytics or related field
9 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence, business analytics or related field
Master's degree in Computer Science and 5 years' experience in data engineering, solution architecture, business intelligence, business analytics or related field
3 years' supervisory experience
Leadership experience in global data architecture, enterprise data strategy, large‑scale analytics, or complex multi‑market data environments
Proven success designing and governing global, harmonized, compliant data ecosystems, including data sovereignty, privacy, and retention
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable global data strategies with clear ROI, roadmap alignment, and measurable commercial impact
Experience leveraging enterprise data for monetization, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop new revenue streams and build data‑driven product strategies
Experience developing and deploying Generative AI and agentic capabilities on extremely complex retail datasets, including vectorized metadata, semantic layers, and AI‑ready data architectures
Strong track record building trusted internal relationships with cross‑segment business partners, providing consulting, data architecture guidance, and adoption support across the product development lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams to design reusable patterns, blueprints, and standards deployed across multiple business units and geographies
Customer‑centric mindset with expertise in design thinking, journey mapping, dependency mapping, process optimization, and influencing techniques to uncover unmet customer and supplier needs
Strong analytical and operational rigor; ability to evaluate global performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data quality metrics, pipeline indicators, architectural KPIs, and operational trends
Experience creating intellectual property assets, including frameworks, tooling approaches, operating models, and methodologies that scale across teams and markets
Executive‑level communication and storytelling skills with the ability to shape narratives for senior leadership, influence priority decisions, and align stakeholders on the most critical global data work
Demonstrated success leading globally distributed teams, developing high‑performing data architects, modelers, and governance specialists, and building strong cross‑functional influence
Strong understanding of identity systems, omni‑transactional retail data, supplier‑facing analytics, and enterprise data governance frameworks
Preferred
Data architecture/software architecture/data modeling
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 7 years' experience in software engineering
Relevant industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare, etc.)
Solution Architecture
Supervisory experience
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
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2026-02-04
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