Sr. Director Commercial Data Strategy, Analytics & Automation

Senior Director Commercial Data Strategy, Analytics & Automation

If you are skilled at leading technical teams, passionate about unlocking growth and driving transformative impact, come join the PepsiCo Customer Team for Walmart Inc., which includes Walmart US and Sam's Club. This new role, Senior Director Commercial Data Strategy, Analytics & Automation for PepsiCo's Walmart Customer Team will be crucial in leading our omni data science and analytics practice, leveraging internal data, Madrid and Walmart's Scintilla data platform to accelerate growth. This role will lead a team team comprised of direct and indirect reports with a combination of on shore and off shore resourcing. We are looking for a leader who will lead the development and optimization of the Walmart Inc data ecosystem to enable AI / ML readiness, conversational interfaces and real-time analytics. They will partner with cross functional teams to embed analytics into commercial workflows to drive measurable impact in sales productivity. This role reports to the Senior Vice President Category Strategy and Insights for Walmart Inc. PepsiCo Customer Team.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize a future-ready commercial data ecosystem for Walmart Inc., enabling scalable insights and operational excellence.

Partner with enterprise teams to drive AI / ML readiness, conversational interfaces, and real-time analytics capabilities.

Own and lead data governance for Walmart Inc., ensuring integrity, quality, and compliance across commercial data assets.

Act as a strategic advisor to commercial leadership, aligning data strategies with business priorities to enhance omni-channel sales and service performance.

Advance analytics maturity by evolving to predictive insights through next-gen business intelligence solutions and advanced data science

Define and implement automation strategies for modular assessments, drawing execution, and post-analytics workflows.

Champion agile delivery and drive adoption through usage analytics and continuous iteration based on end-user feedback.

Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing technical coaching in data science, statistical modeling, category management, and analytical methodologies.

Guide collaborative partnerships with Walmart and Sam's Club, including :

Ongoing data maintenance, quality control, and governance.

Enhancing technical roadmaps and solution delivery.

Co-creating data-driven omni solutions to accelerate market-leading growth.

Key Skills Experience

Lead strategic commercial data strategy & analytics, leveraging 710 years of experience in CPG, market research, and analytics; 12+ years of overall business or technical leadership preferred.

Drive advanced data science capabilities, including cloud computing and open-source analytics, while mentoring technical teams and collaborating cross-functionally.

Champion omni-retail evolution and digital growth strategies, integrating loyalty and shopper data to inform business decisions and drive innovation. Serve as a subject matter expert in syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen), Walmart

Luminate, and Sam's Club MADRID, with strong proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Develop and execute strategic business plans, translating vision into operational milestones and measurable outcomes.

Collaborate with commercial sales teams to align insights with business development strategies, influencing internal and external stakeholders.

Inspire and lead remote teams with strong communication, planning, and consultative skills, delivering impactful executive-level presentations and fostering alignment across functions.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is between $151,200 - $300,000.

Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 35% of annual salary paid out annually and an additional target payout of 15% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period.

Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility : Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Car allowance.

Qualifications

Proven strategist and thought leader with a track record of driving business development through insights-led decision-making and consultative influence.

Deep expertise in data science, omni-channel retail, and digital transformation, with strong analytical acumen and technical fluency.

Exceptional people leadership and talent development capabilities, with experience managing hybrid and offshore teams.

Skilled in building and scaling functional capabilities across shopper behavior, insights, and portfolio analytics.

High data literacy and learning agility; adept at extracting insights from platforms such as Luminate, first party data, and syndicated data sources.

Experience leading technical teams to develop advanced visualizations and dashboards using Power BI and other analytics tools.

Strong stakeholder management and consultative skills; able to translate executive priorities into actionable analytical solutions.

Excellent storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling narratives through both written and verbal formats.