Director, Business Strategy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Business Strategy leads the development and execution of organizational vision through comprehensive market analysis and strategic planning. This role oversees change management initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional business programs to enhance operational performance. By collaborating with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Director drives decision-making frameworks, monitors progress, and ensures alignment with business objectives. The position also focuses on talent development, ethical leadership, and fostering partnerships to support sustainable growth and continuous improvement across the organization. The team drives strategic prioritization and transformation by developing and managing processes, coordination, and reporting mechanisms. They create insights and materials to support leadership communication on priorities and performance. Responsible for planning leadership forums, they ensure focused discussions with clear outcomes. The team connects cross-functional groups across business, finance, and stakeholders to maintain alignment. They lead strategy development, workstream execution, governance, and operational analysis, leveraging data to identify trends and enhance service. Deliverables include whitepapers, presentations, and facilitation of governance forums, supporting effective decision-making and organizational progress.

Requirements

Proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational vision and market dynamics.
Strong leadership skills with experience in guiding cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives effectively.
Ability to analyze complex data, define performance metrics, and communicate strategic plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in overseeing process improvements and driving operational excellence across multiple projects.
Skilled in talent development, including mentoring, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
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 cross-functional teams
Supervisory experience
Masters: Computer Engineering
Masters: Computer Science
Masters: Mathematics
Masters: Supply Chain
Masters: Transportation

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate the organizational vision and strategic execution plans based on industry and market analysis.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to prioritize and implement key business strategies and process improvements.
Oversee change management efforts, ensuring readiness, adoption, and timely execution of projects.
Analyze business objectives, costs, and forecasts to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
Cultivate partnerships and engage stakeholders to support business goals and community involvement.
Drive talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build a skilled workforce.
Promote integrity, ethical standards, and compliance across teams while fostering a culture of accountability.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)