Sam's Club is looking to transform business outcomes through strategic AI and machine learning initiatives, aiming to deliver measurable impact by architecting and deploying scalable data solutions that directly influence member experience, operational efficiency, and enterprise growth. The role is intended to solve high-value business problems using advanced analytics and transform the business through innovation.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Java, and modern software engineering practices including testing and deployment.
- Mastery of data visualization tools and techniques to communicate complex insights clearly and persuasively.
- Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)
- Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
- Data science, machine learning, optimization models
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models that solve high-impact business challenges, including member personalization, supply chain optimization, and predictive analytics.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of model development—from ideation and coding to validation, deployment, and monitoring—ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and sustainable.
- Champion the adoption and scaling of generative AI technologies to unlock new efficiencies and member experiences.
- Advance product analytics
- Translate executive-level business goals into advanced AI and analytics initiatives that transform the business, producing quantifiable improvements in revenue, efficiency, and member satisfaction and retention.
- Lead data visualization and storytelling efforts that empower stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Build and develop high-performing data science teams by fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical rigor, and innovation.
Other
- Proven track record of being a strategic advisor to business partners and delivering enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions that drive business growth and innovation.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technical solutions to strategic objectives.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring senior-level data scientists.
- Demonstrated success in building and executing data strategies that result in measurable impact across multiple domains.
- Passion for continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of AI and GenAI advancements.
