Manager – Business Analysis and Insights

We are seeking a Data Strategy Manager to support the development and execution of data-driven initiatives that enhance business decision-making and operational efficiencies. This role will work closely with the Data Strategy Senior Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure effective data management, governance, and analytics strategies align with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data management principles, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional looking to advance their career in data strategy while contributing to the growth and optimization of W+ initiatives.

About Walmart+
Walmart+ is a membership program that brings together valuable in-store and digital benefits like no other retailer can. Our mission is simple-- to save our members time and money on their everyday essentials, plus so much more. For us, that means giving them access to a lot of great benefits like free delivery from store, free shipping with no minimum order, a Paramount+ Essential subscription, mobile Scan & Go, member pricing on fuel, ability to earn Walmart Cash on Expedia travel, and early access to deals.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and executing multi-phased data strategy roadmaps.

• Support the development and implementation of data enrichment strategies and data foundations for W+ Member Data.

• Partner with key business stakeholders to understand data needs and provide strategic recommendations.

• Manage and maintain data governance practices, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.

• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to enhance data accessibility and usability.

• Contribute to the development of analytics frameworks to drive insights and improve decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to optimize data utilization across revenue-generating functions.

• Ensure W+ data practices align with enterprise data management principles.

• Support business units in making data driven decisions.

• Stay informed on emerging trends in data analytics, governance, and emerging technologies.

• Assist in fostering a culture of data literacy through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Day-to-Day Expectations:

• Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams on data strategy initiatives.

• Oversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and update on progress.

• Develop detailed project plans and track execution to ensure successful delivery.

• Provide hands-on support in data analysis, governance policy implementation, and business process optimization.

• Work closely with data stewardship and data engineering teams to address data quality needs.

• Build communications to leadership on progress, challenges, and recommendations in relevant teams.

• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for data-related projects.

• Ensure documentation of processes, best practices, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in data strategy, data management, or analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, MIS, Analytics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field 

• Strong understanding of data structures, governance, and analytics methodologies.

• Experience with business intelligence tools, SQL, BigQuery, and enterprise platforms such as GCP, Azure, and CRM systems.

• Ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.

• Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and analytical mindset.

• Familiarity with membership programs is a plus.

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