Senior Manager, Data Science - Last Mile Delivery

Position Summary... As a Senior Manager of Data Science on Walmartu2019s Performance Management team, you will lead high-impact initiatives that shape how we measure and optimize our Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operation. You will act as a technical and strategic leader u2014 building a governed, AI-ready Data Foundation, driving adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning, and ensuring consistent, validated metrics across the enterprise. Your work will directly enable Walmart to deliver faster, more efficient, and more reliable experiences for customers, drivers, and associates. What you'll do... Why Join the Team: Joining our team means playing a central role in shaping Walmartu2019s Performance Management strategy for Last Mile Delivery. You will have the opportunity to lead high-visibility programs that directly impact operational efficiency, cost, and customer experience. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse technical and business teams, gaining valuable visibility across senior leadership. Additionally, you will influence the adoption of digital twins and agentic AI, helping to power the future of delivery performance at Walmart. Key Responsibilities u2022 Own end-to-end data science initiatives that define, monitor, and optimize performance for Walmartu2019s LMD operations. u2022 Build and maintain a One Source of Truth for LMD performance data, ensuring metric governance, lineage, and validation. u2022 Partner with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI-ready and consistently consumable across dashboards, models, and agentic AI systems. u2022 Lead the strategy and deployment of machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer & driver experiences. u2022 Analyze large-scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management and strategic decision-making. u2022 Partner with Ops, Finance, Product, and Tech teams to translate business priorities into effective data science solutions. u2022 Influence stakeholders across functions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with Walmartu2019s KPIs. u2022 Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both executive and technical stakeholders. u2022 Define and champion best practices in metric governance, experimentation, and model evaluation. Ideal Candidate Profile u2022 MS or PhD in Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. u2022 6u20138 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or logistics optimization. u2022 Proven ability to deliver measurable business impact through analytics and machine learning at scale. u2022 Proficiency in programming and data tools (Python, SQL, R, Spark, etc.) and strong modeling/optimization skills. u2022 Strong business acumen with experience linking data science outputs to operational KPIs. u2022 Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. u2022 Experience in supply chain, fulfillment, or retail performance measurement is a plus 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. 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. For information about PTO, see . 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. 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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock u3164 u3164 u3164 u3164 u200e Minimum Qualifications... _Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._ Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field. 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 Walmartu2019s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

Created: 2026-02-02