Walmart

Director, Data Science

Walmart

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chennai • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices.
  • Analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results.
  • Identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
  • Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
  • Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
  • Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s / Masters / PhD degree in engineering or relevant discipline
  • At least 15+yrs years of professional experience in roles focused on adding value through building analytics and data science-based solutions and products for complex, cross functional business problems
  • Strong background with Machine Learning concepts and experience working closely with Data Scientists to scope and deliver use cases
  • Proficiency in modern software engineering practices and core computer science concepts across algorithms, data structures and distributed computing
  • Knowledge of data warehousing and data lake concepts, methodologies, and frameworks and their implications on data science solutions.
  • Knowledge of software engineering / DevOps / MLOps practices including experimentation and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms
  • Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to drive change and navigate ambiguity when building new capabilities in an enterprise setting
  • Background in managing AI/ML and technology teams and partnering with business leaders is essential
  • Good knowledge of agile methodologies and tools
  • Passion for understanding business challenges and delivering against those challenges
  • Previous roles with leading companies in the retail industry are a plus.
Benefits
  • Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
  • Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Machine LearningData ScienceSoftware EngineeringAlgorithmsData StructuresDistributed ComputingData WarehousingData LakeDevOpsMLOps
Soft skills
Analytical ThinkingAdaptabilityMentorshipWorkforce DevelopmentSuccession PlanningIntegrityEthicsEntrepreneurial AttitudeChange ManagementStakeholder Engagement