Manager, Data Stewardship

About Team:
Enterprise Business Services

Walmart’s Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting by enforcing Finance Master Data governance standards, managing compliance, and overseeing the complete lifecycle of master data objects. It serves as the central liaison for stakeholders, driving operational enablement, continuous improvement, and automation to optimize processes and mitigate risks.

• Governance & Compliance
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  Own and enforce Finance Master Data governance standards (e.g., system workflows, segregation of duties, and auditable change requests) to protect the integrity of financial reporting. Monitor adherence to policies and lead remediation when exceptions or control gaps are identified.
• Master Data Lifecycle & Quality
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  Coordinate the end‑to‑end lifecycle for in‑scope objects (e.g., Accounts, Profit Centers, Cost Centers), from creation through change and inactivation.
• Operational Enablement & Change Control
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  Manage the intake and prioritization of master data requests; guide requesters on prerequisites, freeze windows, and required evidence to avoid downstream issues. Oversee configuration readiness and perform impact checks (e.g., open items, project/asset ties) before executing locks/unlocks or mass changes.
• Stakeholder Leadership & Communication
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  Serve as the central point of contact for markets, business owners, Data Stewards, and technology partners; align decisions with enterprise policy and local regulatory needs.
• Continuous Improvement & Automation
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  Identify automation and process improvement opportunities, propose and help prioritize solutions, support pilots/implementation, and measure quantifiable outcomes.

• Financial Acumen
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  Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Attention to Detail
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  Meticulous and thorough in managing data.
• Influence and Communication
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  Effective at influencing stakeholders and clearly communicating complex information.
• ERP & Consolidation Systems Knowledge
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  Proficient with ERP systems and financial consolidation systems.
• Database Management
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  Skilled in handling various databases, including cloud sources.
• Process Controls & Governance
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  In‑depth understanding and value add of process controls and governance.
• 2‑5 years of relevant field experience is highly preferred.

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. We are a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO, multiple health plans, and 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 – while allowing for belonging of all people.

• Option 1:
  Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, finance, computer science, data architecture, or related area and 3 years’ experience in data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related area.
• Option 3:
  Master’s degree in business, mathematics, finance, computer science, data architecture, or related area and 1 year’s experience in data stewardship, data management, database administration, data analytics, or related area.

• Master’s degree in mathematics, finance, computer science, data architecture, or related area.

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