(USA) Director, Data Science - Innovation, Last Mile Delivery

Position Summary...

What You'Ll Do...

Job Summary:

Director of Data Science – Innovation, Last Mile Delivery role, focused exclusively on innovation and advanced/autonomous delivery technologies: you will drive the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of advanced and autonomous delivery technologies. In this innovation-focused role, you will identify industry trends, assess feasibility and suitability for Walmart, and define the customer value proposition for emerging delivery solutions. You will partner cross-functionally to pilot, iterate, and scale innovative technologies that shape the future of Walmart’s last mile network.

What You’Ll Do:

• Set and execute the innovation strategy for advanced and autonomous delivery technologies within Last Mile Delivery.
• Continuously scan the industry for new delivery tech, including automation, robotics, and AI-driven solutions.
• Evaluate the suitability and feasibility of emerging technologies for Walmart’s network, focusing on customer value and operational impact.
• Define and articulate the customer value proposition for new delivery innovations.
• Partner cross-functionally with business, technology, and operations teams to pilot, iterate, and scale promising solutions.
• Lead a high-impact data science team dedicated to innovation in last mile delivery.
• Measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of pilots and scaled solutions, driving continuous improvement.

What You’Ll Bring:

• Proven leadership experience building and managing high-performing, innovation-focused data science teams.
• Deep expertise in advanced delivery technologies, automation, robotics, or AI, ideally in a large-scale or retail environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Advanced skills in data science, machine learning, and automation, with experience evaluating and deploying innovative solutions.
• Strategic, experimental mindset with a strong track record of delivering measurable results through innovation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00-$338,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 3: 8 years' experience in an 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.

Working on cross-functional teams or projectsMasters: Business AdministrationProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.