Senior Director of Research+Analytics
AetionSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 3+ years leading enterprise-scale technology or platform implementations within retail, product, or technology organizations
- Proven success driving large, cross-functional rollouts that deliver measurable adoption and ROI
- Experience leading teams and influencing at senior levels across business, product, and technology functions
- Understanding of how AI, analytics, and automation can enhance user enablement, helpdesk functions, and continuous improvement
- Deep experience in designing and executing change management and communication
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery of the Assortment Planning platform across categories and business units from onboarding through steady-state adoption
- Define near-term and long-term success metrics (e.g., adoption, efficiency, user satisfaction) and use them to guide decision-making
- Step into active implementations to assess strategy and execution, identifying where to pivot or reinforce current approaches
- Partner with Product and Change Management teams to design sustainable rollout frameworks, automate onboarding processes, and embed continuous improvement practices
- Establish governance mechanisms that track performance, manage enhancements, and align priorities across multiple stakeholder groups
- Bring together users, tech teams, product managers, and supplier partners around shared outcomes and success metrics
- Translate complex technical or operational details into clear business impact stories that resonate across audiences
- Identify opportunities for AI and automation to improve user experience such as tool tips, onboarding guides, and self-serve troubleshooting
- Collaborate with Data Science and Product to operationalize AI and automation features, ensuring measurable improvements in adoption and satisfaction
- Build a structured intake and triage system for tool feedback, tickets, and enhancement requests
- Prioritize issues and enhancements based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment by balancing short-term needs with long-term roadmap goals
- Develop and deliver change management strategies that ensure successful adoption across diverse merchant and supplier audiences
- Partner with merchandising business teams to provide transparent updates, user education, and success storytelling
Skills
Program Management
Change Management
Product Enablement
Assortment Planning
Platform Rollout
Success Metrics
Stakeholder Alignment
Implementation Strategy
Onboarding Automation
Business Intelligence
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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