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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a Director, Strategy & New Format Growth to join our team. In this role, you will drive the strategic planning, project execution, and scaling of Walmart’s new and emerging retail formats. You will collaborate across functions to shape growth strategies, manage critical initiatives, and accelerate rollout timelines that deliver innovation and long-term value to the business.

Responsibilities

+ **Strategy Development** : Define and refine growth strategies for new and evolving retail formats, aligned with Walmart’s long-term vision.

+ **Market & Trend Analysis** : Analyze customer insights, market trends, and competitive activity to identify new opportunities and inform decision-making.

+ **Project Management** : Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic priorities.

+ **Format Incubation & Scaling** : Support the design, testing, and rollout of new formats, ensuring learnings from pilot phases are rapidly applied to broader expansion.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration** : Partner with Portfolio Management, Project Management and Design, Store Operations, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to develop business cases and implementation roadmaps.

+ **Performance Tracking** : Establish success metrics, track performance of new formats, and recommend course corrections to accelerate growth.

+ **Executive Communication** : Develop presentations and updates for senior leadership to inform strategic decisions and secure alignment.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, or a related field (MBA a plus).

+ 7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, retail innovation, or project/program management.

+ Proven ability to design and execute growth strategies with measurable business impact.

+ Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize data and market insights into actionable recommendations.

+ Excellent project management skills, with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.

+ Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior executives and diverse stakeholders.

+ Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with changing priorities.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws. (https://walmart-careers.scdn3.secure.raxcdn.com/e4/89/0212e9ad4a8f9f4d3a2751676020/applicant-rights-under-federal-employment-laws.pdf)

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area. 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._

Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility, Project Management

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.