Director, People Strategy – AI Acceleration
Walmart
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bentonville • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Execute the integration of AI-native business systems across the Global People portfolio by identifying automation gaps and ensuring all functional initiatives adhere to established strategy, governance, and prioritization standards.
- Lead the full lifecycle of AI solution development—from defining functional requirements for "agent-led" workflows to scaling high-impact pilots into production-ready tools.
- Accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption by deploying applied, task-based learning pathways that validate real-world proficiency and build lasting skills across the workforce.
- Utilize pre- and post-assessment analytics to track capability growth and correlate AI adoption with measurable productivity gains across functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 5 years’ experience in human resources, communication, journalism, business, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in human resources, communications, business, or related area.
- 1 year’s supervisory experience.
- Experience in technical product management or solution design, specifically in translating business "toil" into scalable AI agents and automated process improvements.
- Strong organizational leadership with the ability to drive strategic prioritization and execute business plans effectively.
- Experience in change management strategy and technology integration to enhance system development and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, present updates, and foster collaboration across teams.
- Ability to analyze business objectives, measure outcomes, and identify improvement opportunities aligned with company goals.
- Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering a positive associate and customer experience.
- Proficiency in KPI management and leveraging data analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AI solution developmentautomationtechnical product managementsolution designdata analyticsKPI managementprocess improvementschange managementbusiness analysisscalable AI agents
Soft skills
organizational leadershipstrategic prioritizationcommunicationinfluencing stakeholderscollaborationanalytical skillsintegrityethical standardscommitment to positive experienceability to drive execution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree