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(USA) Director, Offsite Energy Investments…
- Walmart (Bentonville, AR)
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Position Summary...
The Director, Offsite Energy Investments - Strategy & Partnerships will lead Walmart’s work to shape the next generation of grid-scale clean energy partnerships and investment opportunities. In this role, you will identify, evaluate, and advance high-impact initiatives that strengthen the grid and support Walmart’s long-term goal of delivering affordable, reliable, and clean energy for our business and the communities we serve. A key focus of this role is exploring emerging technologies and innovative project models that can unlock new pathways for system-level impact.
You will cultivate strategic partnerships, develop new investment approaches, and represent Walmart in key industry and policy forums to help influence the market conditions that enable offsite clean energy deployment. This role positions Walmart as a catalyst for scalable, forward-looking energy solutions that create long-term value and shape the future of the broader energy ecosystem.
Walmart’s Energy Team is committed to creating an affordable, reliable, and clean energy future for our business and the communities we serve. Our work focuses on strengthening the grid through clean energy investments, improving onsite assets, supporting fair and reliable energy policy, and delivering customer-facing solutions such as EV charging and community solar.
Within this organization, the Offsite Energy Investment Team is Walmart’s dedicated group for grid-connected, utility-scale clean energy partnerships and investments. We develop projects that add clean capacity, improve grid resilience, and manage long-term energy costs. Our team works with developers, utilities, policymakers, and industry associations to accelerate clean energy deployment and deliver meaningful value for Walmart and the communities we serve.
This is an onsite role based in Bentonville, Arkansas on our new, state of the art campus – a full relocation package is available.
What you'll do...
+ Lead the exploration and development of strategic clean energy partnerships and investments, working with developers, utilities, and innovators to advance opportunities that strengthen the grid and expand what’s possible for Walmart at scale
+ Shape and advance high-impact investment concepts—translating early insights and emerging technologies into actionable strategies that leverage Walmart’s footprint, financial strength, and long-term energy vision
+ Drive priority workstreams with independence and ownership, moving initiatives from concept to execution while navigating complex stakeholders, technologies, and market dynamics
+ Collaborate across Walmart’s Energy, Sustainability, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to align expertise, remove barriers, and accelerate the development of high-value projects
+ Use AI-enabled analytics and emerging digital tools to identify market trends, evaluate opportunities, and bring innovative thinking into the partnerships and investment process
+ Engage with industry leaders, associations, and policy forums to stay ahead of market and regulatory developments, provide Walmart’s perspective, and help shape the landscape for offsite clean energy deployment
+ Work with Walmart’s in-house investment and contracting teams to structure high-value deals, streamline execution, and bring forward partnerships that deliver measurable impact for Walmart and the communities we serve
What You’ll Bring…
+ Experience in renewable energy markets, project development, or investment evaluation
+ Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and clear communication skills
+ Familiarity with PPAs, investment structures, or emerging clean energy technologies
+ Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build trusted partnerships
+ Comfort driving work independently and navigating ambiguity with sound judgment
+ Curiosity and a forward-looking mindset toward innovation in the energy space
+ Commitment to advancing Walmart’s mission to create an affordable, reliable, and clean energy future
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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
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 :
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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._
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or related field OR 7 years' experience in Finance, Business or related area.
2+ years of supervisory experience in the renewable energy industry
Preferred Qualifications...
_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._
5+ years of experience in the energy industry leading teams focused on origination, development, and/or capital formation for renewable energy projects., Demonstrable track record of commercializing or executing investments in renewable energy projects and/or securing partnerships in support of such activities., Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Experience operating in a large, global organization., In-depth understanding of both competitive and regulated energy markets., Master's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
Primary Location...
814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.
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