Walmart

Senior Manager, Business Strategy

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field near 4+ years of experience in retail merchandising or operations management.
  • 6 years of relevant experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or a related area is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven expertise in corporate strategy and program execution.
  • Exceptional skills in business case analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring experience with a focus on team performance.
  • Advanced communication skills for effective stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the prioritization and execution of vital business strategies across varying functions.
  • Drive change management through evaluation and adjustment of operational readiness.
  • Oversee the measurement of performance and implement strategies aimed at operational efficiency enhancements.
  • Mentor and develop team associates in a collaborative workspace.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business needs and strategize direction effectively.
  • Ensure alignment with company policies and ethical standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase option alongside company-paid life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policies including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, company discounts, and Military Leave Pay.
  • Full tuition coverage and education benefits program through Live Better U for skill advancement.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy leads the development and execution of strategic business plans by identifying operational needs, removing obstacles, and driving performance improvements. This role oversees multiple projects, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. The position includes mentoring and developing associates, promoting ethical standards, and managing change initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. By leveraging data and stakeholder insights, the Senior Manager delivers actionable recommendations and supports continuous learning to advance business results and sustain long-term growth.
About the team:

The team serves as a key support pillar for Facility Services, driving initiatives that enhance operational excellence, technology enablement, and continuous improvement across real estate operations. It supports critical functions such as transactional management, CapEx and OpEx planning, platform and technology solutions, process improvement, PMO leadership, parts program management, and 24/7 EOC and building automation support. The focus is on aligning strategy, people, and technology to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and deliver scalable solutions that foster business growth and operational performance.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies and initiatives across multiple functions.
  • Drive change management by assessing readiness, managing expectations, and ensuring successful adoption of new processes.
  • Oversee performance measurement, identify barriers, and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency and business results.
  • Provide supervision, coaching, and development opportunities to associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate business needs, develop contingency plans, and communicate strategic direction effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and standards while promoting continuous learning and adaptability.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in corporate strategy development and execution, driving business plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
  • Strong skills in business case analysis and development to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects, removing obstacles, and adapting plans to meet changing business needs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to align priorities and influence outcomes.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies and values.


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








Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 4 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Leading cross-functional teams, Supervisory experience

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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