Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $130,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Role summary: The Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives that align with Walmart’s long-term business objectives. This role involves translating complex business strategies into actionable financial targets and tactical plans while managing risks and identifying growth opportunities. The position requires collaboration across functions to influence decision-making and drive innovation. The Senior Director provides thought leadership by anticipating market trends, optimizing performance, and fostering strategic partnerships. This role is critical in shaping sustainable competitive advantages and ensuring alignment with the company’s overall vision and operational goals. About the team: The Enterprise Strategy team at Walmart leads the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategic direction. Organized into four key pillars, the team integrates enterprise priorities, supports executive strategy, manages the portfolio, and drives growth initiatives. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, the team transforms data-driven insights into actionable plans that address complex business challenges. Focused on innovation and competitive positioning, the group guides high-impact projects and explores future opportunities to ensure Walmart’s sustained success in a dynamic retail environment. This role offers direct influence on critical decisions at the highest organizational levels.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in strategic planning and corporate strategy development within complex business environments.
• Proven ability to translate business strategies into actionable financial targets and tactical plans.
• Strong expertise in risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating emerging risks.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration and influencing multiple stakeholder groups.
• Advanced financial and strategic analysis skills to forecast trends and drive growth strategies.
• Thought leadership with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills to present complex insights clearly to varied audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area and 8 years’ experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related area OR 10 years’ experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in business or related field
• Supervisory experience leading strategy teams

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategies into financial targets and actionable plans to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify risks and develop controlled risk management approaches aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead strategic planning efforts by analyzing market, economic, and competitive trends to inform decision-making.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across functions to support business priorities and innovation.
• Provide thought leadership and influence change through data-driven insights and advanced analytics.
• Mentor and coach teams to enhance strategic problem-solving and execution capabilities.
• Oversee implementation of improvements to planning processes and operational frameworks.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• 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.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director