Manager, Advanced Analytics - Lead Analyst, SBU Teams

Position Summary

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, “Save Money. Live Better,” we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, highly visible team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable – and we have Walmart’s sales data to prove it. WalmartConnect wins when suppliers invest in digital media to drive growth; Walmart and our supplier partners win when your digital expertise helps sell more goods online and offline. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart’s overall growth strategy.

Walmart Connect is seeking a Lead Analyst for Media Analytics & Strategy. Reporting to a Team Lead overseeing a sales Pod of a product category (also known as a Strategic Business Unit, SBU), you will bring the analytical rigor, responsiveness, and creativity required to support WMC’s market leading advertising measurement and insights. As an individual contributor, you will create market facing insights to help advertisers understand media performance, optimize media strategy, and generate incremental investment. As a Manager, you are expected to mentor, guide and train more junior associates.

The individual needs to be analytical and solution-driven with the ability to partner with the larger Strategic Insights & Media Analytics team as well as the Sales & Client Service teams to effectively communicate complex media and measurement insights internally and externally. You will play a critical role in analyzing customer behavior, measurement, and performance data across various channels. You will be responsible for leveraging data-driven insights to analyze client retail media strategy and drive value from long-term investment with Walmart Connect as a trusted strategic consultant and partner for our advertising partners.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting : Oversee the creation of comprehensive media measurement deliverables in a timely manner, translating data analyses into actionable insights for suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strategic Insight Development : Provide strategic insights and recommendations while managing multiple analytics projects and ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Cross-functional Partnerships : Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product marketing, and client services) to align media strategies with overall business objectives.
• Technical Innovation and Process Improvement : Drive innovation in analytics by implementing new solutions, streamlining processes, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Demonstrate Leadership Qualities : Provide mentorship and performance management for team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

Core Competencies

Data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R), data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI), measurement frameworks (media mix modeling, attribution analysis, lift studies), retail media expertise (campaign measurement, ad inventory optimization, audience targeting strategies), understanding of digital advertising ecosystems (programmatic buying, walled gardens, consumer insights).

Education, Benefits & Location

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates. Benefits, eligibility, and terms vary by job classification and length of employment.

Walmart offers competitive pay and a benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, disability coverage, and other programs. Salary ranges vary by location :

Hoboken, NJ : $96,000.00 – $186,000.00 per year. San Bruno, CA : $104,000.00 – $202,000.00 per year.

Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock.

Primary location : 221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace and maintain a no-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Qualifications (Education & Experience Summary)

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

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis; Masters : Business Administration, Masters : Information Systems, Masters : Statistics

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