Senior Manager, Data Analytics, Utility - Walmart Energy

Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Data Analytics, Utility - Walmart Energy Job Summary: The Senior Manager will play a key role in helping Walmart understand and optimize how we pay for energy across our portfolio using data analytics. You’ll focus on utility tariffs and energy cost modeling—translating complex rate structures and load data into actionable insights that inform business and infrastructure decisions. -You’ll partner closely with other teams to answer data-driven questions like: - What is the right tariff for a site? - How will new loads (like EV charging) impact our utility costs? -What will a project cost over time under different scenarios? This role is highly analytical and focused on problem-solving and decision support to help guide investments. Walmart Energy leads one of the largest retail energy operations, emphasizing efficiency, resilience, and clean energy initiatives. The team collaborates across utilities, infrastructure, and emerging technologies to optimize costs and support strategic objectives. The Business Strategy group leverages advanced analytics to guide procurement, risk management, and investment decisions. Managing utility partnerships, regulatory compliance, and rate optimization, the team drives projects in incentives and forecasting. By integrating financial analysis and project management, they foster innovation and sustainable growth while upholding high standards of integrity and operational excellence. Job Posting Description: Position Summary... The Senior Manager will play a key role in helping Walmart understand and optimize how we pay for energy across our portfolio using data analytics. You’ll focus on utility tariffs and energy cost modeling—translating complex rate structures and load data into actionable insights that inform business and infrastructure decisions. -You’ll partner closely with other teams to answer data-driven questions like: - What is the right tariff for a site? - How will new loads (like EV charging) impact our utility costs? -What will a project cost over time under different scenarios? This role is highly analytical and focused on problem-solving and decision support to help guide investments. Walmart Energy leads one of the largest retail energy operations, emphasizing efficiency, resilience, and clean energy initiatives. The team collaborates across utilities, infrastructure, and emerging technologies to optimize costs and support strategic objectives. The Business Strategy group leverages advanced analytics to guide procurement, risk management, and investment decisions. Managing utility partnerships, regulatory compliance, and rate optimization, the team drives projects in incentives and forecasting. By integrating financial analysis and project management, they foster innovation and sustainable growth while upholding high standards of integrity and operational excellence. What you'll do... Manage utility partnerships across electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane vendors in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Assess and provide guidance on rate reviews and regulations. Track and analyze utility rate increases to support regulatory efforts and cost forecasting. Develop and execute utility products, services, and incentive procurement for energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging. Lead utility data acquisition initiatives and collaborate with utility leaders and trade organizations to support operational objectives. Drive business plans by identifying needs, removing barriers, and measuring performance through metrics. Mentor and develop associates, fostering a high-performing environment. What you'll bring: Extensive experience managing utility partnerships and navigating regulatory environments across multiple regions, leveraging data insights. Strong expertise in financial analysis, rate review assessments, and cost forecasting related to utility operations. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic business plans and projects aligned with operational and sustainability goals. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing high-performing, data-oriented teams. Skilled in building and maintaining influential relationships with utility leaders, regulators, and trade organizations. Proficient in project management and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, data-informed environment. At 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. Option 2: Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. Option 3: 6 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. 1 year's supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Master’s degree in Energy, Finance, Business, or related area., Prior work experience at the management level, interfacing externally with the utility industry and internally at senior executive levels., Prior work experience in a large-scale global business., Utilities business Primary Location... 814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Minimum Pay: 90000 Maximum Pay: 180000 Pay Frequency: Annual City: BENTONVILLE State: AR Country: United States Job Area: : [Technology] Job Category: : [Data Science and Analytics] Skills: [Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Business Strategies, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Mentorship, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Planning, Performance Metric, Data Acquisition, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Communication, Problem Solving, Negotiation] Management Level: G Job Family: Data Analytics Shift: Weekday Day Shift: Weekend Day Employment Type: Full time Brand: Walmart