Senior Manager, Business Strategy

Walmart

. Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to enhance performance.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to enhance performance.
Develop and communicate strategic business plans, adjusting approaches based on performance metrics and operational feedback.
Lead and mentor associates through training, coaching, and performance evaluations to build a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
Manage change initiatives by defining objectives, assessing readiness, and ensuring timely implementation across the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve business issues and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Provide recommendations to senior management by analyzing data, assessing risks, and aligning strategies with company goals.
Oversee development and communication of key business strategies, programs, and associate training content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 4 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.
Proven experience in driving business strategy execution and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify barriers, and develop effective solutions.
Ability to lead and develop teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Expertise in collaborating cross-functionally to align strategic priorities and communicate business plans.
Demonstrated adaptability in managing change initiatives and adjusting approaches to ensure successful adoption.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and company policies to ensure compliance and ethical standards.
Commitment to continuous improvement and leveraging insights to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, covering tuition, books, and fees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisproject managementbusiness strategy executionperformance metrics evaluationchange managementretail merchandisingoperations managementcoachingmentoringperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationanalytical thinkingadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam developmentstrategic thinkingdecision makingcontinuous improvement