Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Renewable Energy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

11d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance & Ethics – Renewable Energy to lead enterprise-wide renewable energy compliance, Renewable Energy Credit (REC) portfolio management, and Energy Benchmarking & Building Performance Standards (BPS) programs. This role sits within the EH&S Energy Compliance team and is critical to advancing Walmart’s renewable energy strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance across a rapidly expanding portfolio, and supporting the company’s broader sustainability and decarbonization goals. As regulatory requirements accelerate nationwide, this leader will drive scalable processes, automation, and governance frameworks to ensure best-in-class compliance performance while enabling business growth. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, regulatory expertise, and the ability to translate complex energy compliance requirements into actionable business strategies.

Requirements

Deep expertise in Renewable Energy Credit (REC) markets, registries, and lifecycle management.
Extensive experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and jurisdictional benchmarking/BPS program portals.
Strong understanding of energy deregulation markets and commodities frameworks.
Background in risk management, regulatory compliance, or energy/commodities management.
Experience implementing or managing energy efficiency programs and building audits.
Proven ability to develop scalable compliance processes in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across complex organizations.
Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and automation for operational improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience.
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
Project Management Certification
Supervisory experience Masters: Business Administration Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Responsibilities

Enterprise Renewable Energy & REC Portfolio Leadership Own and oversee all REC accounting across Walmart’s renewable energy portfolio, including internal accounting systems and national REC registries (PJM GATS, MRETS, WREGIS, ERCOT, and others).
Lead REC lifecycle management including delivery, tracking, reconciliation, retirement, and audit readiness.
Partner with Renewable Energy Originators and developers to ensure accurate REC settlements and portfolio optimization.
Monitor evolving REC market structures and regulatory changes to proactively mitigate risk and identify strategic opportunities.
Energy Benchmarking & Building Performance Standards (BPS) Strategy Direct compliance for Energy Benchmarking and BPS programs across multiple jurisdictions using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and regulatory portals.
Develop scalable governance frameworks to manage expanding reporting requirements.
Oversee third-party vendors and industry consultants supporting benchmarking and BPS compliance.
Ensure audit readiness and regulatory reporting accuracy across all impacted facilities.
Data, Systems & Process Optimization Design and implement automation tools to streamline energy data aggregation and regulatory reporting.
Improve internal controls, reporting accuracy, and risk mitigation processes.
Identify technology solutions to enhance compliance visibility and operational efficiency.
Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Deliver formal presentations and strategic insights to Walmart Energy Leadership.
Provide regular reporting on benchmarking, BPS compliance, and voluntary REC portfolio performance.
Translate regulatory developments into executive-level risk assessments and strategic recommendations.
Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Facilities Management, Real Estate, Utility Partnerships, Sustainability, Finance, and Legal to align energy efficiency and compliance initiatives.
Support enterprise-wide energy efficiency programs and building audits to reduce energy consumption and regulatory exposure.
Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across stakeholders.

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.
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.