Senior Director, Business Strategy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Business Strategy, leads the development and execution of organizational vision and strategic plans. This role oversees transformational change initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional business programs to enhance operational effectiveness. The position fosters talent development, drives continuous learning, and ensures alignment with company values and ethical standards. By collaborating with stakeholders and leveraging data-driven insights, the Senior Director advances business goals, promotes innovation, and supports sustainable growth while maintaining a customer-focused and results-oriented approach.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational vision.
Expertise in change management, including assessing readiness, managing expectations, and driving adoption of transformational initiatives.
Strong ability to analyze market and industry trends to inform strategic prioritization and decision-making frameworks.
Demonstrated success in talent development, mentoring, and succession planning to build high-performing teams.
Excellent communication skills to engage senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams effectively.
Experience overseeing process improvements and project management to enhance operational performance.
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 7 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Working on cross-functional teams or projects
Masters, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of organizational vision and strategic plans.
Define and track key performance metrics, communicating progress and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Act as a Chief of Staff by translating discussions into action and driving follow-ups, assigning ownership, and ensuring critical work moves forward without friction.
Oversee transformational change initiatives and strategy implementation, managing project plans and ensuring successful adoption across the organization.
Drive process improvements by evaluating business operations and benchmarking against competitors to enhance performance.
Lead cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes.
Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce.
Foster strong partnerships and collaboration to support business goals and community engagement.