Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Walmart Connect (Policy)

Walmart • Hoboken, NJ

2d • $90,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Walmart Connect is key to Walmart’s growth strategy. Walmart has built a closed-loop media business division of America’s largest omnichannel retailer. Walmart Connect offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to reach their desired customers, no matter where, how and when they shop. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. What you'll do... Walmart Connect is a leading ad tech platform, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and integrity. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager who will support Walmart as it embarks on its journey as one of the fastest growing and cutting-edge retail media and ad tech businesses in the US. As Walmart Connect (Walmart’s retail media business and ad tech business) grows, innovates, and scales, we are looking for a Senior Manager who can help the Compliance team cater to needs of this high growth business, as it relates to policy, such as the Advertising Policy. Reporting into the Walmart Connect Director of Compliance and Ethics (US), the Senior Manager, Compliance will play a pivotal role in policy governance, management and development, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and maintain the trust of our partners and clients.

Requirements

• Professional skills and experience to contribute to an impactful and high performing team, one that is committed to developing innovative solutions, prioritizing our internal clients, operating with agility, and delivering results.
• Analytical ability to synthesize information, triangulate findings, and create data-driven insights.
• Experience successfully achieving short, medium, and long-term results while keeping future possibilities top of mind.
• Strong people and communication skills to connect authentically with internal stakeholders, and partners.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to interface with and influence peers and leaders.
• High standards and the ability to hold project contributors accountable.
• You’re stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale.
• You accept and thrive in a tech-oriented, constantly evolving, fast paced, multi-dimensional environment.
• 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

• Advanced degree preferred - such as Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in Public Policy or Business and minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance and ethics, legal, policy management, program management or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, policy management, advertising, legal, program management or related area with at least 1 year of supervisory experience or in a leadership role.
• Experience within the advertising tech, retail media network, retailer, or related industry.
• Deep understanding of advertising, FTC regulations, AI, advertising industry standards and data privacy laws preferred.
• Proven track record of managing and/or implementing successful compliance programs.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in corporate communications preferred.
• Project Management experience or certification preferred.
• Expertise in AI preferred.
• Experience supporting global markets.
• Proven experience in managing cross functional stakeholders and building strong relationships within an organization.
• High degree of professional confidence and credibility with effective presence, strong written and verbal skills to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, including executive levels in the company.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent execution, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong abilities to succeed and progress through periods of rapid growth and ambiguity.
• Bring a sense of “fun” that inspires others and creates a healthy team environment.
• Experience using technology solutions to scale and improve processes.
• Masters: Business Administration
• Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive policies to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Manage the governance of Walmart Connect Ad Policy and its change management procedures.
• Manage the creation and enforcement of ad policies to ensure that all advertising content meets legal, ethical, and company standards.
• Manage cross functional stakeholder reviews and SME input, into policy reviews, revisions and updates.
• Support development of policy training and communications for different audiences (both tailored and companywide).
• Conduct regular audits assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks around policy gaps and policy risks to business and customer experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the business Ad policy team, who you will collaborate closely with.
• Ensure effective and timely policy updates and reporting to Director of Compliance, highlighting key issues and remediation plans.
• Develop recommendations for product enhancements around policy controls, policy management and enforcement.
• Provide training and education to employees on compliance-related topics, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
• Collaborate closely with Walmart Connect Legal as they provide guidance on changes and current relevant laws and regulations, by interpreting and updating company policies and procedures accordingly.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation for Walmart Connect where relevant to Compliance organization.
• Create and develop AI solutions for policy management and governance.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset; create an environment that supports learning, innovation, compliance and ethics, and exhibit resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, product, engineering, sales, operations, business operations, strategy, and marketing to ensure alignment of ad policies with product development, marketing strategies, and sales initiatives.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives and communicate to a variety of audiences with influence and inspiration to garner commitment and action.

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.

What This Job Offers

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