(USA) Director, Portfolio Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Portfolio Management role leads a team of property managers responsible for operating Walmart-format stores and touches lease management, capital planning, and real estate strategy while influencing senior leadership and ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.

Requirements

Expertise in commercial real estate, especially portfolio and property management but additionally lease negotiations, acquisitions/dispositions, and asset optimization strategies
Ability to influence senior leadership and gain buy-in across internal stakeholders, executive committees, and external partners
Legal background, including reading, interpreting, and advising on provisions found in various legal real estate documents
Strong negotiation skills with experience working with landlords, developers, and third-party partners
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government entities, community organizations, and business partner
Leadership capabilities in developing talent, building high-performing teams, and driving workforce engagement and succession planning
Strategic mindset with the ability to align real estate decisions to broader business objectives and customer needs
Commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, or related field and 5 years’ experience in real estate, retail development, tenant representation, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in real estate, retail development, tenant representation, or related area.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Project Management
Doctorate: Law
Masters: Business Administration

Responsibilities

Lead property management strategy across an operating portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve site performance, enhance asset value, and drive revenue
Direct realty portfolio performance and special projects by mitigating risk and overseeing team with obtaining third party approvals to allow projects to maintain schedules and budgets across initiatives
Coach and support team members in researching, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents (leases, easements, agreements, contracts, etc.)
Guide the team in identifying responsibilities, obligations, and potential exposures within legal documents and translate those into clear business impacts, risks, and recommendations
Partner with Legal and cross‑functional teams to ensure consistent interpretation and alignment
Develop and present strategies to senior leadership and officer-level committees to maximize value of real estate assets
Lead negotiations and partnerships with third parties, government officials, and community groups to support portfolio growth and company reputation