Senior Manager, Walmart Energy - Portfolio Management
About The Position
The Energy Asset and Portfolio Management team oversees the operational and financial performance of Walmart’s energy portfolio. This group manages generation assets, operations, maintenance, and contractual agreements to ensure a reliable energy supply while optimizing costs and mitigating risks. The team monitors asset performance, tracks financial outcomes, manages regulatory and market risks, and identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency and value. Their work supports informed decision-making and advances long-term operational reliability and financial goals, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to effective energy management and sustainable business practices. Walmart Energy's centers on enhancing energy security, affordability, and resilience across our operations, while building distinctive, value-creating businesses emerging from the energy transition. We are advancing this transition by: · Reducing energy consumption through efficiency initiatives · Facilitating offsite renewable energy capacity · Developing onsite generation and storage solutions · Exploring and deploying emerging energy technologies · Actively engaging in energy policy discussions with utilities and governmental stakeholders This integrated approach strengthens our operations, reduces risk, and supports long-term enterprise value creation.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in energy management, renewable energy, and energy consumption optimization.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including developing and executing business plans and energy-saving initiatives.
- Ability to analyze utility rates, negotiate contracts, and manage energy costs effectively.
- Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring associates, and fostering a performance-driven environment.
- Strategic planning capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field and 4 years’ experience in utility operations or related area OR 6 years’ experience in utility operations or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Energy Manager
- experience in building systems design, controls, or operations.
- experience negotiating contracts or terms of service agreements.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
- Project Management Certification
- Project management experience
- Supervisory experience
- Masters: Business
- Masters: Finance
- Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
- Utility - Certified Energy Manager - Certification
Responsibilities
- Conduct financial and operational analysis of the DG portfolio relative to development underwriting assumptions
- Analyze project data, refine contractual frameworks, and resolve performance issues
- Support Walmart’s multi-billion-dollar capital deployment strategy through disciplined portfolio oversight
- Develop annual Operating Expense (OpEx) plans
- Provide monthly forecasts and variance explanations to corporate finance partners
- Drive execution of multiple initiatives and portfolio-level priorities
- Identify operational and customer needs
- Establish performance standards and track progress
- Foster adaptability and a culture of continuous improvement
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives
- Engage stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
