We are looking for a customer-obsessed leader who thrives in ambiguity and change and who has a passion for empowering others to make data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with strategy leaders, product managers, and data scientists to build tools that put data and and simplified analytical solutions in the hands of Walmart's eCommerce leaders.
In this role you will support internal customers by envisioning, developing, and executing data science roadmaps focused on empowering strategy and product roles with data. You will be an advocate for business users and work to simplify and expedite their data-driven decisions. And you will tie it all together by diving into analytics yourself to measure performance and apply insights back into the business and products.
Supporting development and execution of roadmaps of data science tools geared toward internal users.
Job Description
Financial Management: Requires knowledge of: Financial Management tools and processes; Budgeting and internal and external program Communication tools and processes To comprehend the financial plan for implementation of multiple projects. Monitor delivery schedules and cost expenditure for multiple projects within a program.
Program Definition: Requires knowledge of: Program Management techniques, tools and frameworks; Benefits analysis; Program Planning tools and techniques. To define goals, deliverables and schedules for managing multiple medium to high complexity projects within a program, in line with the overall strategic objectives. Create accountability matrix for the projects. Decompose the program into multiple modules and assign responsibility assignments and milestones for each module. Comprehends the operational and financial factors that drive project success.
Technology Landscape Awareness: Requires knowledge of: Understanding of technology strategy and its linkages to domain; Basic understanding of existing and upcoming systems, technologies and trends; Product technical information; Basic understanding of domain specific market standards;Basic understanding of methodologies and tools, processes, checkpoints. To get involved and provide support to technology/ domain stakeholders to solve complex issues (i.e. suggest what skills are needed, how does the technology impacts). Develop business cases for projects with a projected return on investment or cost savings. Demonstrate deep functional knowledge of the business unit/domain. Translate business unit/domain requirements into projects, activities, and tasks and aligns to overall technology strategy. Serve as an interpreter and conduit to connect business unit/domain needs with tangible solutions and results. Participate in creating new processes and ways of working.
Influencing and Building Stakeholder Consensus: Requires knowledge of: Verbal/Non-verbal behaviors; Application and allocation of Business Communication styles/techniques in ambiguous and challenging situations ; Communication channels/mediums; Interpersonal skills and universal relationship building with ability to connect seemingly unconnected parties; Influencing styles. To communicate articulately and concisely in stakeholder meetings involving multiple teams. Convey complex information and address ambiguity for robust technology development. Build productive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Influence team and stakeholders to take meaningful action with sound recommendations.Independently prepare clear, concise, logically structured and meaningful reports/material based on facts. Seek and provide constructive feedback,anticipate needs/questions, respond appropriately.
Program Estimation: Requires knowledge of: Program Estimation tools and techniques ; Risk Assessment and Mitigation tools and techniques. To distribute allocated budget for the program across multiple projects and ensure optimum resource allocation. Identify potential risks for successful completion of the programs. Design multiple response plans through scenario planning for the identified risks for multiple projects within the program.Define measures and milestones for tracking and review of program success.
Program Monitoring and Control: Requires knowledge of: Program Monitoring and Control tools and processes; Internal and External program Reporting and logging tools and processes To decompose performance metrics for the program into measures for different projects. Track progress of the program and develop forecasts to overcome anticipated risks. Guide the implementation and use of program management tools and development of processes to improve the throughput, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs.
Business Operations: Requires knowledge of: Organization KPIs; Assessment techniques. To design the organizations planning processes and decision-making channels. Explain advantages and risks of using business simulations for critical business decisions. Explain business issues and trends of own business unit as compared to other business units. Develop business cases for own function; reviews and critiques cases for other functions. Demonstrate a big picture understanding of the business, its interrelationships, and priorities. Display strong foundation of business fundamentals, measurement, and business finance.
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.
Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction toothers in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness;and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
Leadership Expectations
Respect for the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all; builds a high-performing, diverse team; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and equitable experiences where associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; identifies, attracts, and retains the best, diverse team members.
Respect for the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer/member and company; and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Respect for the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Acts with Integrity: Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates. takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
Acts with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Service to the Customer/Member: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.
Service to the Customer/Member: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.
Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Strive for Excellence: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.