Director, Business Strategy - HVAC and Refrigeration Project Management

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

57d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Walmart Facility Services team is composed of over 5,000 associates working to develop and execute a world-class, data-driven asset management and project execution organization. Our mission is to optimize uptime and total cost of ownership for Walmart's assets across 5,000+ stores, clubs, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers. Walmart's Facility Services team is growing its responsibility and footprint to achieve its vision of becoming the world's most reliable and sustainable facility services platform supporting our customers, members, associates, and the communities in which we operate. The Director, Business Strategy - HVAC and Refrigeration Project Management is a high-impact leadership role responsible for leading a team that oversees project management for HVAC and Refrigeration initiatives across Walmart Facilities. This leader will drive capital project management, asset lifecycle planning, and infrastructure upgrades, directly influencing the reliability and sustainability of one of the world's largest refrigeration and HVAC fleets. The Director will guide a dedicated team and work cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency for Walmart's facilities nationwide.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading national, multi-facility HVAC and refrigeration project management or maintenance programs.
Proven ability to develop, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Demonstrated expertise in executing large-scale capital and operational projects, with a track record of delivering operational excellence, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Strong analytical and data-driven approach to decision making, using insights to inform asset investment, process improvement, and project prioritization.
Experience setting organizational vision and strategic direction, conducting industry analysis, defining success metrics, and communicating effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Exceptional project management skills, including managing complex, multi-site initiatives and large vendor/contractor networks.
Deep understanding of supplier management, contract negotiation, and equipment standardization to ensure optimized performance and longevity.
Skilled collaborator with the ability to align project management strategies with business goals across Realty, Construction, Sustainability, Energy, Procurement, and other key teams.
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
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

Nice To Haves

Leading a cross-functional team
Masters: Computer Engineering
Masters: Computer Science
Masters: Mathematics
Masters: Supply Chain
Masters: Transportation

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team responsible for the end-to-end project management of HVAC and refrigeration initiatives across Walmart's facilities.
Guide your team in planning and executing large-scale capital and operational projects, ensuring operational excellence, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Set the organizational vision and strategic execution plan for HVAC and refrigeration project management, performing industry and market analysis, defining success metrics, and communicating progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Oversee change initiatives by identifying priorities, managing project plans, and ensuring seamless adoption of new processes across the organization.
Drive process improvement by evaluating, prioritizing, and executing projects; consulting with leadership; benchmarking competitors; and removing barriers to team performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Realty, Construction, Sustainability, Energy, Procurement, and Parts teams to align project management strategies with business goals and operational needs.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth through mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.

Benefits

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.