Head of Analytics Engineering
ClassDojoSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Advertising, MediaIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, engineering, computer science, statistics, or related STEM field; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or measurement, ideally within media, advertising, eCommerce, or retail
- Proven experience building and scaling automated reporting systems, dashboard ecosystems, and KPI frameworks
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel; familiarity with Python, R, or other analytical tools a plus
- Expertise with visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to align senior stakeholders, drive prioritization, and influence complex decisions
- Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear narratives
- Demonstrated leadership experience developing and managing high-performing analytics teams
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior data analytics leader partnering with the Insights team and cross-functional leaders to drive a unified, accurate, and automated view of WMC business performance
- Lead the design, development, and governance of WMC’s dashboard ecosystem, scorecards, KPI definitions, and automated business review workflows across weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences
- Oversee the automation of recurring reporting, reducing manual effort while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment on core business metrics
- Provide strategic performance analytics and data-driven thought leadership to Directors, VPs, and executive stakeholders, guiding decision-making across product, advertiser, and marketplace performance
- Own the end-to-end analytics roadmap for insight support, including data architecture needs, workflow automation, dashboard enhancements, and new analytics capabilities
- Guide team members in extracting deep insights through hypothesis-driven analyses, advanced statistical techniques, and data storytelling across disparate data sources
- Ensure rigor in data governance, data quality, metric consistency, and documentation across all reporting and insight-generating processes
- Lead cross-functional collaboration on high-visibility projects, providing the performance analytics perspective and ensuring alignment across business teams
- Deliver in a fast-paced environment with multiple high-impact initiatives and tight deadlines while coaching a high-performing analytics team
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What education and experience are required for this role?
A Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, engineering, computer science, statistics, or related STEM field is required, with an advanced degree preferred, along with 10+ years of relevant experience.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this role remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team structure look like for this position?
The role leads a high-performing analytics team and reports into the centralized Business Analysis team within Business Operations, partnering closely with leaders across Insights, Product, Sales, Finance, and Marketing.
What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?
Strong candidates will have 10+ years of experience, a relevant STEM degree, and proven ability to lead analytics teams, drive automation of reporting, provide strategic insights, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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