Manager, Advanced Analytics, Gaming & Toys

Role summary

The Manager, Advanced Analytics leads a team to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic business objectives. This role partners with leadership to identify key challenges, develop analytical models, and implement solutions that drive measurable value. The position requires managing complex projects, mentoring team members, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals.

By leveraging advanced analytics and fostering continuous improvement, the manager influences decision-making and promotes operational excellence while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. About the team: The Measurement Insights and Measurement team supports Walmart Connect advertisers by transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights throughout the campaign lifecycle.

Combining advanced analytics and measurement expertise, the team collaborates closely with advertisers and internal partners to connect digital and in-store data at scale. This enables leading brands to understand campaign effectiveness and develop scalable measurement solutions.

The team values data-driven decision making, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement to deliver impactful marketing strategies and drive business results.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with leadership and business partners to identify analytics objectives and develop research plans addressing key business challenges.
• Lead and mentor a team to execute advanced analytics projects, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and prototypes to drive actionable business insights and value.
• Manage end-to-end project workstreams, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with strategic goals.
• Present data-driven recommendations to inform functional initiatives and support decision-making.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver consultative analytics solutions aligned with business needs.
• Oversee data analysis strategies and guide team members in applying advanced analytics techniques.

What you'll bring

• Proven expertise in advanced analytics and data-driven decision making to address complex business challenges.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python programming languages for model development and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, including risk assessment and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional leadership to develop actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and influence business initiatives effectively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

Pay and benefits

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.

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.

San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $202,000.00

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00 - $186,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

• Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 4 years' experience in data 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.
• Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis
• Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Primary Location

850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America