(USA) Senior Director, Data Science - Last Mile Delivery

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What you'll do...

Senior Director, Data Science – Last Mile Delivery

Job Summary:

As the Senior Director, Data Science for Last Mile Delivery at Walmart, you will lead a team of Senior Managers to drive the overall strategy and scientific direction for our Last Mile Delivery operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for optimizing delivery speed, reducing costs, and shaping the future of Walmart’s delivery experience for hundreds of millions of customers.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-5 Senior Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
• Set and execute the strategic vision for Last Mile Delivery, leveraging data science to drive business outcomes.
• Influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership, to align on priorities and deliver measurable impact.
• Oversee the development and optimization of advanced analytics, algorithms, and models to improve delivery speed and reduce costs.
• Drive the adoption of digital and data-driven solutions to scale Walmart’s in-house delivery capabilities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and ensure continuous improvement in delivery operations.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong data analytics expertise and business acumen, with a proven ability to translate insights into strategic action.
• Exceptional communication and persuasion skills, with experience influencing at all organizational levels, including executives.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing high-performing data science teams.
• Deep digital background with a passion for innovation and operational optimization.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• (Preferred) Experience in supply chain operations, last mile delivery, or related analytics-driven domains.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$320,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 7
years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Master’s 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
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3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America