(USA) Director, Business Strategy - Global Partners
About The Position
The Director, Business Strategy leads the development and execution of organizational vision through market analysis and strategic planning. The role oversees change initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects to enhance business performance. Working with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Director prioritizes strategy, allocates resources, and measures performance while supporting talent development and stakeholder engagement to achieve business results aligned with company goals. The team develops and executes Walmart Marketplace’s global channel partner strategy, supporting scalable growth across international markets. It collaborates with leaders in Product, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. Its focus includes strategic planning, change management, and process improvement to support partner adoption and marketplace expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or a related field and 6 years of experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or a related area; OR 8 years of experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or a related area.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Expertise developing and executing comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational vision and market trends.
- Strong leadership skills and experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives.
- Ability to analyze industry data, define metrics, and communicate progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success overseeing process improvements and project governance to enhance operational efficiency and business results.
- Skills in talent development, workforce planning, and fostering continuous learning and ethical standards.
- Experience building and leveraging internal and external partnerships to achieve strategic business objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading a cross-functional team.
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or Transportation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate organizational vision and strategic execution plans based on industry and market analysis.
- Define performance metrics and provide progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Lead change initiatives by managing project plans, assessing readiness, and ensuring organizational adoption.
- Oversee process improvements by evaluating projects, consulting leadership, and addressing operational barriers.
- Direct cross-functional initiatives affecting store and corporate processes, including business programs and communications.
- Analyze business objectives and customer needs to develop and implement strategies and resource plans.
- Foster talent development through recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning.
- Build partnerships and engage stakeholders to maximize achievement of business goals.
Benefits
- 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.
- PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
