Manager, Business Strategy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$70,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The team drives Walmart U.S.’s highest-impact strategy by managing central operations and ensuring seamless execution of key business programs. As Manager, Business Strategy, you will lead operating rhythms, governance, and planning processes that enable clarity and support across teams. Collaborating closely with leadership, the team anticipates priorities, connects cross-functional efforts, and builds scalable tools and mechanisms to maintain operational excellence. This role is essential in shaping how the team operates and delivers results, fostering a structured environment that supports effective time management, adaptability, and strategic planning to advance Walmart’s business objectives.

Requirements

Exceptional planning and anticipation, staying ahead of timelines, dependencies, and changing priorities.
Strong communication and coordination, with a talent for aligning teams through clear agendas, updates, and follow-through.
Proficiency with reporting and productivity tools (e.g., Airtable/Beacon, Excel, PowerPoint) and maintaining accurate systems of record.
Reliable ownership with a proactive, no-surprises approach and consistent follow-through.
Curiosity and business acumen to become a trusted thought and accountability partner for a portfolio of programs.
A service-oriented, one-team mindset with the humility to sweat the details that help everyone succeed.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 3 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or relevant area OR 5 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Supervising Associates
Working on cross-functional teams or projects

Responsibilities

Own the team's operating cadence, central calendar, and workback plans to keep priorities on track
Lead the agenda, content, and execution of the weekly Key Business Program meetings.
Drive portfolio reporting, ensuring leaders have a consistent view of performance and readiness.
Coordinate leadership forums so materials, inputs, and deadlines are delivered with no surprises.
Own and improve core tools and systems of record (e.g., Airtable/Beacon).
Partner with a portfolio of Key Business Programs as a thought and accountability partner.
Anticipate needs, remove friction, and build scalable mechanisms that improve execution and team effectiveness.