Senior Manager, Store Space Design - Digital/Backroom

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

22d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Space & Design turns business strategy into intuitive store experiences. We develop layout strategies that put the customer first while directly supporting commercial priorities. By balancing space, cost, compliance, and innovation, we create environments that are easier to shop, easier to operate, and built to drive measurable performance at scale. About Team: We are dedicated to making Walmart the preferred retail destination for consumers. We believe that great design is about more than just making things look good, and our team exemplifies this philosophy. We create beautiful, engaging, and accessible experiences for everyone. Whether they are designing for traditional platforms or emerging channels, their design formula is almost always simple; it is a space where intuitive usability produces satisfying results. This user-centric design approach is one of the reasons why Walmart customers return again and again. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Requirements

Customer‑First Strategic Thinking
Strong Business Acumen: Understands how space decisions impact sales per square foot, productivity, and ROI
Drive and Support AI and Automation: Modernize strategy and insert development by embedding AI-driven insights and automation.
End‑to‑End Ownership Mentality: Anticipates downstream impacts on customers, store, and operations.
Cross‑Functional Influence: Builds trust with Merch, Ops, Finance, Tech, and Stores
People Leadership & Talent Development: Builds a team that scales impact, not just output
Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology, computer aided drafting, drafting and design technology, architectural design, or related field and 2 years experience in retail store design or related field OR 4 years experience in retail store design or related field.

Nice To Haves

Project Management
Retail Industry
Retail Store Design or Layout
Supervising Associates

Responsibilities

Develop & socialize space strategy that ties directly to business goals and measurable customer experience outcomes with key Business partners.
Translate strategy into action by producing execution‑ready design direction (inserts) that ensures the intended experience shows up in stores.
Optimize layouts at scale by balancing space, cost, compliance, and innovation to lift shopability and operational efficiency.
Orchestrate delivery & continuous improvement with Merchants, Operators, and Realty; triage store tickets and update standards to eliminate repeat issues.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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.