Manager, Advanced Analytics

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior, Data Steward to join our Merchandising Data Enablement team  this role, you will be responsible for understanding the business value and relevance of data and data-enabled insights/decisions. You will collaborate closely with data providers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the best data assets are selected, enriched, and made available for Merchandising needs.

Your knowledge in assortment and space decisions will be key to ensure the right data fuels decision-making and innovation. You will have an understanding of the data ecosystem, including data management, data quality standards, data governance, accessibility, storage, and scalability. Additionally, you should have an understanding of the methods and applications that unlock the monetary value of data assets.

• Understand, articulate, interpret and apply the principles of our defined strategy to unique, moderately complex business problems that may span multiple functions or domains.

• You will be responsible for data source identification, data governance, data quality management, and master data and metadata management.

• Identify suitable data sources, perform data quality checks, establish and implement data governance practices, manage data quality issues, and maintain master data and metadata.

• You will provide recommendations to business stakeholders to solve complex business issues, develop business cases for projects, and translate business requirements into projects, activities, and tasks aligned with the overall business strategy.

• You will contribute to the expansion and governance of Walmart's AI data agents including Wally, by implementing trusted, scalable data strategies that enhance transparency, accuracy, and user experience.

• · You have understanding of the business context, including industry and environmental factors, business practices, and relevant business metrics.

• · You have foundational practical knowledge of data governance, compliance and stewardship best practices

• · You have knowledge in analytics, big data analytics, and automation techniques, as well as a solid understanding of business requirements and insights.

• · You demonstrate resilience and a growth mindset, welcoming constructive feedback, actively pursuing learning opportunities, and view setbacks as a natural part of innovation and continuous improvement.

• · You can demonstrate up-to-date expertise and apply it to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans.

• · You are a data-driven professional with a strong understanding of the business value of data and a passion for driving data-enabled insights and decisions.

• Understanding of organization’s needs and ability to drive change

• Leadership and communication skills as well as the ability to influence key decision-makers and understand their points of view

• Must be able to work effectively both on teams as well as be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized.

• Experience with data analysis, data documentation, data quality monitoring and improvement, including SQL experience.

• Customer focus and obsession with quality

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile development environment

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, 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 live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions.

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