(USA) Director, Business Strategy - job 6 of 6

Position Summary...What you'll do...The Director of Business Insights & Analytics will lead a high performing team that will support the entire Ambient Network with data & visualization leadership. They will be essential to the modernization of the Ambient network by ensuring data accessibility and usability on NextGen platforms such as Symbotic, Hawkeye, Ignition, & Atlas.Key responsibilities:• Accountable to lead, research and develop a broad data landscape for Supply Chain use• Accountable for the execution of multiple business plans and projects to meet customers and operational needs and create a crisper, formalized data layer and tools for field needs; communicating business plans and priorities; reporting on barriers and obstacles that impact performance.• Establish guidelines and protocols that govern the proliferation of data to ensure that data controls are enforced while simplifying access to data• Quickly develop the business knowledge required to be a credible thought partner and support the Supply Chain Ambient function and governance activities• Leads the planning and coordination of development of data assets and ensures integration into roadmap based on knowledge of long term needs of a complex data landscape.• "Help Smart People Build Cool Stuff" - Lead and foster the Ambient developer advocacy program by removing roadblocks and sharing knowledge. Facilitate workshops & learning events to upskill field talent.• Drive entrepreneurial and creative solutions to support frictionless & seamless access to data insights for field engineers through automation, process enhancements, analytics and AI solutions, and incorporation of existing and new data assets from disparate sources.• Establish guidelines and protocols that govern the proliferation of data to ensure that data controls are enforced while simplifying access to data• Work with E2E teams such as Data Enablement, Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Capacity Planning, Merch Ops, etc to collaborate ensuring respective roadmaps align with larger strategies.• Develop a deep understanding and alignment to the Data Governance program and policy requirements• Approve assets to be considered governed• Approve data sharing and access to data• Manage Ambient BIA product backlog.Job CompetenciesDriving Customer/Client Needs: Builds and maintains consistent relationships with customers and proactively identifies customer needs.Data Vision, Strategy & Roadmap: Accountable for Ambient data roadmap as well as upstream and downstream impacts. Creates a sense of urgency across cross-functional teams, to create innovative strategies, drive alignment and action. Ensures and drives communication for internal and external stakeholders including business executives. Interfaces and influences partners to secure alignment and resources. Mentors team members on product roadmap and development. Identifies areas of innovation across Supply Chain domain.Influencing & Building Stakeholder Consensus: Influences team members and stakeholders with sound recommendations. Seeks and provides constructive feedback, anticipates needs/questions, and responds appropriately.Technology Orientation: Advocates for adoption of new and emerging technologies. Possesses an understanding of data system architecture, services involved, and the database and cloud technologies used. Demonstrates awareness of technical topics at a conceptual level, as well as the systems and data that enable major capabilities and drives innovation.Data Stewardship & Governance: Accountable for establishing, modifying, and documenting data governance strategies and initiatives. Provides guidance to business stakeholders, peers, and associates on the implementation of data governance practices. Educates others on roles and accountability for data management. Actively participates in external communities to grow and develop deeper understanding of policy and regulatory changes that may happen from a data perspective.Applied Business Acumen: Accountable for evaluating proposed business cases for projects and initiatives. Influences business stakeholder decision making. Builds and articulates the business case and return on investment and delivers work that has demonstrable value. Accountable for development of new organization-wide processes and ways of working. Teaches and guides others on best practices.You'll sweep us off our feet if...• You are passionate about data, Supply Chain and retail.• You have worked in or with Ambient DCs in the past.• You are a team player with the courage to drive change through disruption while maintaining respect for the team.• You are inquisitive, focused, organized, and an abstract thinker.• You have an understanding of data concepts, including data design and modelling, analytic and AI solutions, BI Visualization tools and Big data.• Data Quality is an essence of your work culture.• You understand data concepts, including data design and modelling, as well as SQL, BI tools (Excel, Tableau, Looker, or Power BI) and Big Data• Exhibit excellent ability to understand business concepts very quickly.You have experience working across the Walmart enterprise such as Merchandising, Global Tech, Transportation etcAt 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.‎‎‎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.‎For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .‎‎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.‎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.‎For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .‎The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00‎Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.‎Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:‎‎- Stock‎‎Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 6 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 8 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.2 years' supervisory experiencePreferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Leading a cross-functional teamMasters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: TransportationPrimary Location...601 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America