Senior Director I, Business Strategy - Walmart Data Ventures

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This position is responsible for the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

Essential Functions

• An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Develops the organizational vision and the strategic execution plan by looking at white spaces for future commercialization opportunities; building out financial and strategic business cases; leading proof of concept to validate market opportunity; performing industry and market analysis; defining metrics to track performance; communicating the organizational vision and strategic execution plan; developing decision making frameworks; and communicating progress and measures of success to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Oversees the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies and communication by leading cross-functional initiatives that impact data commercialization.
• Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
• Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Need knowledge of data industry and/or has broad understanding of data use cases across industries.
• Needs to be highly creative and be able to develop vision, but also know how to bring the vision to an executable plan.
• Proven success building and launching innovative data, technology, or analytics product to market
• Ability to take abstract ideas and concepts and develop tangible recommendations
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across teams
• Experience developing and implementing commercial go-to-market product marketing and communication plans
• Experience developing Board level strategy materials
• 10+ years of relevant experience with 1+ years managing people

About Data Ventures:   

Data Ventures exists to unlock the full value of Walmart’s data by developing and productizing B2B data initiatives that empower merchants and suppliers to make better, faster decisions for the business.  As part of this transformation, we’re seeking entrepreneurial individuals to help drive data productization from concept to deployment.  

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’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 experience

Preferred 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: Transportation

Primary Location...

221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America