Manager, Data Analytics - Engineering & Platform

Position Summary... The Manager, Data Analytics supports the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to optimize business performance. Responsibilities include pricing, promotional strategies, market analysis, web analytics, and reporting, fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive insights and decision-making. What you'll do... We are seeking a Data Platform Lead to own and manage our GCP/BigQuery infrastructure, serving as the central point of accountability for all reporting and consumption datasets across the organization. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and governing our data platform to ensure high-quality, reliable, and performant data assets are available to stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all downstream reporting. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards, implement best practices for data modeling and pipeline development, and drive continuous improvement in how we surface insights to the business. A deep understanding of BigQuery architecture, cost optimization, and data governance principles is essential for success in this role. The Manager may identify gaps in reporting infrastructure, implement best practices, and introduce automation. Training and supporting other departments in self-service reporting and maintaining vendor relationships for analytics tools are also key responsibilities. Cross-functional collaboration is essential, working with all business units to ensure alignment and integration of analytics initiatives. The Manager may present data and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization. Qualifications GCP and BigQuery architecture expertise Data modeling (dimensional and consumption-layer design) ETL/ELT pipeline development SQL and query performance optimization Cost optimization and resource management in BigQuery Cloud-native data engineering best practices Leadership Expectations: Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all; builds a high-performing team; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and experiences where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; identifies, attracts, and retains the best team members. Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company; and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments. Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates. takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Serve our Customers: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers. Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy. Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working. The pay range for this position is $91 900,00 - $126 390,00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience. ‎ L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 91 900,00 à 126 390,00. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente. ㅤ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law. Primary Location… 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada Are you currently a Walmart associate? Please login to your Workday account and use the Find Jobs report to apply for this job. Find Jobs ㅤ Important Note: To support resume screening, interviews and other candidate evaluations, we may use artificial intelligence-powered tools, including internal or third-party developed automated decision-making tools. For more information, please see Walmart Canada Job Applicant Privacy Notice. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

The Manager, Data Analytics will own and manage GCP/BigQuery infrastructure while serving as the central point of accountability for reporting and consumption datasets. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards, implement best practices for data modeling, and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Candidates must possess deep expertise in GCP and BigQuery architecture, including data modeling and ETL/ELT pipeline development. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in cost optimization and data governance are essential for success in this role.

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• GCP
• BigQuery
• Data Modeling
• ETL/ELT Pipeline Development
• SQL
• Query Performance Optimization
• Data Governance
• Cost Optimization
• Cloud-native Data Engineering
• Reporting
• Data Analytics
• Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Automation
• Strategic Planning

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Retail

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week