Director, Walmart Energy - Business Development & Retail EV Charging

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Business Development – Retail EV Charging leads the national development and execution strategy for Walmart’s Retail EV Charging network, delivering reliable, convenient, and affordable fast charging for customers at Walmart and Sam’s Club locations. The role is accountable for network planning, capital investment, and end-to-end infrastructure deployment, building a scalable, cost-effective network that supports customer needs and long-term business growth. The Director leads a team of Senior Managers responsible for regional development and execution. The role establishes the strategy, operating model, and performance expectations needed to deliver consistent results at scale, and partners closely with Real Estate, Energy, Utilities, Technology, Finance, Procurement, and Store Operations to align infrastructure investments with enterprise priorities. This is an onsite position at Walmart’s Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas. A full relocation package is available; remote applicants are not being considered. The annual salary range is $110,000–$220,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field and 5 years of experience in utility operations or a related area, or 7 years of experience in utility operations or a related area.
1 year of supervisory experience.
Leadership and team development experience, including leading senior leaders and building scalable capabilities.
Executive communication, negotiation, and stakeholder alignment skills.
Strategic and financial acumen, including capital allocation, investment analysis, portfolio optimization, and long-range planning.
Data-driven execution skills using data, technology, and performance metrics.
Experience leading large-scale, capital-intensive infrastructure programs.

Nice To Haves

EV charging, energy, or utility experience.
Certified Energy Manager certification.
Experience in building systems design, controls, or operations.
Experience negotiating contracts or terms of service agreements.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Project Management Certification, including Project Management Professional certification.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop the multi-year Retail EV Charging roadmap, prioritizing markets and sites based on customer demand, utility readiness, and economics.
Lead regional network developers, establishing clear accountability, scalable processes, and strong execution standards.
Oversee site development, engineering, permitting, interconnection, construction, and commissioning.
Align internal teams, utilities, suppliers, and engineering partners; manage KPIs, risks, and executive visibility.
Lead portfolio forecasting, budgeting, capital allocation, and investment performance.
Lead senior leaders, build scalable capabilities, and drive accountability across distributed portfolios.
Communicate, negotiate, and align senior leaders and external partners around strategic priorities.
Lead capital allocation, investment analysis, portfolio optimization, and long-range planning.
Use data, technology, and performance metrics to optimize investments and scale operations.
Lead large-scale, capital-intensive infrastructure programs.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Parental leave.
Family care leave.
Bereavement leave.
Jury duty leave.
Voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Relocation package.