Walmart

Director, Business Strategy

Walmart  •  $110k - $220k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

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The Director, Business Strategy leads the development and execution of organizational vision through comprehensive market analysis and strategic planning. This role oversees change management initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional business programs to enhance operational performance. By collaborating with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Director drives decision-making frameworks, monitors progress, and ensures alignment with business objectives. The position also focuses on talent development, ethical leadership, and fostering partnerships to support sustainable growth and continuous improvement across the organization.

What you'll do...


The team drives strategic prioritization and transformation by developing and managing processes, coordination, and reporting mechanisms. They create insights and materials to support leadership communication on priorities and performance. Responsible for planning leadership forums, they ensure focused discussions with clear outcomes. The team connects cross-functional groups across business, finance, and stakeholders to maintain alignment. They lead strategy development, workstream execution, governance, and operational analysis, leveraging data to identify trends and enhance service. Deliverables include whitepapers, presentations, and facilitation of governance forums, supporting effective decision-making and organizational progress.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and communicate the organizational vision and strategic execution plans based on industry and market analysis.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to prioritize and implement key business strategies and process improvements.
  • Oversee change management efforts, ensuring readiness, adoption, and timely execution of projects.
  • Analyze business objectives, costs, and forecasts to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Cultivate partnerships and engage stakeholders to support business goals and community involvement.
  • Drive talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build a skilled workforce.
  • Promote integrity, ethical standards, and compliance across teams while fostering a culture of accountability.


What you'll bring:

  • Proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational vision and market dynamics.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in guiding cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives effectively.
  • Ability to analyze complex data, define performance metrics, and communicate strategic plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in overseeing process improvements and driving operational excellence across multiple projects.
  • Skilled in talent development, including mentoring, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
  • Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.


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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 6 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience

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 experienceMasters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

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About Walmart

Sixty 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. When you join our Walmart family of brands, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world.

We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to Work® Certified May 2023 – May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023.

This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career you’re proud of.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Year Founded
1962
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