Director, Program Management - Exhibit Curation and Digital Experience– Walmart Museum

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Exhibit Curation and Digital Experience, you will lead the museum’s digital and physical curatorial strategies, ensuring the organization’s collections, exhibitions, and experiences meet world-class standards of innovation, storytelling, and accessibility. This leadership role combines technological expertise, curatorial rigor, and organizational leadership to preserve the past while inspiring future generations through cutting-edge methods of digital curation and storytelling inside The Walmart Museum, across our Home Office, our remote locations, and on our website. In this strategic position you will oversee multidisciplinary teams encompassing curators, designers, and museum professionals. Your leadership will set the vision for integrating contemporary technologies into curation and exhibition design while expanding access to the museum’s collections both physically and digitally. As a thought leader, you will ensure the museum remains at the forefront of digital innovation, scholarship, and associate engagement, and physical design. As a member of Walmart’s Museum and Heritage group, you will define and execute key strategies that integrate cultural preservation with Walmart’s broader corporate goals, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to foster connection, pride, and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Legal, or related field and 5 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management or related area OR 7 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
4 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
4 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Deep knowledge of digital design, content creation, curatorial practices and collection management.
Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for physical and digital exhibition.
Advanced research abilities and analytical thinking.
Proficiency in budget management.
Strong communication skills for engaging with diverse audiences.
Knowledge of digital tools and technologies relevant to museums.

Nice To Haves

experience developing training curriculum or content
Managing cross-functional teams
Managing Large Scale Change Initiatives
Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
Retail consulting.
Walmart experience in Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, or Finance, including at least 2 years in a role requiring strategy development.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire cross-functional teams of curators, content creators, and museum professionals in strategic and operational areas, including physical and digital exhibitions, innovation initiatives, and curatorial programs.
Lead and manage the execution of deliverables from 3rd party design partners to deliver new physical and digital exhibits, content, and programming.
Cultivate a culture of creativity and excellence by providing mentorship, professional development, and performance management for curatorial and digital staff.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, offering insights into emerging trends and strategic opportunities to drive the museum’s impact in the community and across the company.
Define and oversee the museum's long-term strategic direction for curatorial excellence and digital transformation.
Establish priorities that align with our goals while creating measurable outcomes for success.
Set and implement curatorial and technological policies, governance, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational values and compliance standards.
Own the museum’s digital roadmap, guiding the development and implementation of tools, platforms, and technologies to expand global access to collections and enhance visitor engagement.
Lead the conceptualization, planning, and execution of physical and digital exhibitions that strengthen the museum’s prominence locally, nationally, and internationally.
Partner with programming, tours, operational and archival teams to ensure exhibitions resonate with diverse audiences and promote the museum's vision.
Ensure exhibition experiences meet the highest standards through rigorous reviews, enabling compelling storytelling and the strategic use of technological innovations.
Champion the use of new digital experiences to enhance exhibition design, storytelling, operational effectiveness, and collection accessibility.
Leverage data analytics and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, AR/VR) to shape audience engagement and enhance storytelling.
Ensure the museum and archives teams are equipped with critical technological expertise to support and advance digital initiatives.
Build relationships with cultural institutions, museums, universities, and organizations globally to foster collaboration and drive innovation.
Champion initiatives that engage audiences across complex demographics, ensuring all visitors can connect with history and culture in meaningful and inclusive ways.
Strategically manage the curatorial and digital technology budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective solutions that deliver high-value outcomes.
Establish best practices in project management and operational processes for cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Leading and managing the curatorial team, including digital team, designers, senior curators, curators, assistants, and interns.
Providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for design and curatorial staff.
Setting the vision and long-term goals for the museum’s curatorial direction.
Establishing policies and procedures for exhibitions.
Leading the development of physical and digital exhibition themes and concepts.
Overseeing the planning, design, and execution of major exhibitions, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
Leading efforts to incorporate digital tools and software into exhibitions and collection management.
Staying current with advancements in museum technology and integrating them into curatorial practices.
Conducting research in the collection and related topics for exhibits.
Writing and contributing to corporate content, exhibition catalogs, or digital experiences.
Managing the budget for the design and curatorial department.
Engaging with the community and stakeholders to promote the museum’s mission.
Working closely with other departments, such as programming, operations, and archives.
Building and maintaining relationships with other museums, cultural institutions, and academic organizations.
Conducting regular assessments of exhibitions and programs to evaluate their success and impact.
Providing detailed reports and updates to the museum’s executive leadership and board of trustees.
Defining, organizing, and leading the work implement physical and digital exhibits in our museum and in digital spaces.

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
jury duty
voting
short-term disability
long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.