Director, Strategic Partnership

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits (medical, vision, andd

401(k) and stock purchase

PTO and family leave

Job summary

Walmart Energy Infrastructure and Operations seeks a Director, Strategic Partnership to lead cross-functional initiatives, cultivating and managing key business relationships through data-driven strategic planning. You will influence decisions with advanced analytics and negotiation expertise to ensure successful partnership implementations.

The role emphasizes governance, collaboration, and operational excellence across company assets, driving sustainable growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field and 7 years’ experience leading key strategic partnerships, business development, or related area.
• Led complex multi-faceted relationships with external partners.
• Leading cross-functional teams.
• Masters: Business.
• Masters: Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business and financial plans aligned with overall strategy to support strategic partnerships.
• Manage overarching LRP, AOP, and capital forecasting
• Support adherence to governance mechanisms and crossfunctional integration to enterprise businesses
• Create and manage one, clear view of strategy roadmaps across Energy Infrastructure and Operations
• Analyze complex business and financial data to inform decisions and drive measurable outcomes.
• Manage strategic partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Anticipate risks and resolve issues through factbased problem solving and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate insights and influence stakeholders to advance partnership goals and business growth.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Masters: Business

Masters: Computer Engineering

Job description

Position Summary…

The Director, Strategic Partnership leads cross-functional initiatives to cultivate and manage key business relationships, driving growth and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves analyzing financial and market data to develop strategic plans, resolving complex challenges, and guiding collaborative efforts across multiple teams. The Director influences decision-making through advanced analytics and negotiation expertise, ensuring successful partnership implementations. By fostering effective communication and governance, this position supports sustainable business development and operational excellence within a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Walmart Energy Infrastructure and Operations team drives strategic initiatives to enhance resiliency, reduce energy costs, and ensure operational safety across company assets. This team fosters collaboration across business areas to achieve shared goals, leveraging financial analysis and business development expertise. Members apply critical thinking and negotiation skills to address complex challenges while aligning with overall business strategies. Committed to operational excellence and safety, the team supports sustainable growth and advances Walmart’s energy management through continuous improvement and effective leadership.

What you’ll do…

• Develop and implement business and financial plans aligned with overall strategy to support strategic partnerships.


• Manage overarching LRP, AOP, and capital forecasting


• Support adherence to governance mechanisms and crossfunctional integration to enterprise businesses


• Create and manage one, clear view of strategy roadmaps across Energy Infrastructure and Operations


• Analyze complex business and financial data to inform decisions and drive measurable outcomes.


• Manage strategic partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives.


• Anticipate risks and resolve issues through factbased problem solving and stakeholder engagement.


• Communicate insights and influence stakeholders to advance partnership goals and business growth.
  What you’ll bring…


• Proven experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across various business areas.


• Ability to analyze financial data and develop business and financial plans aligned with strategic goals.


• Experience in AOP, LRP, and capital forecasting


• Experience in building business narratives and storytelling


• Skilled in problem-solving complex issues using data-driven approaches and strategic frameworks.


• Demonstrated capability to influence stakeholders and lead change across multiple teams.


• Proficient in governance, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with company policies.


• Excellent communication skills to present insights and recommendations clearly to varied audiences.
  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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
  For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
  The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :


• Stock

Minimum Qualifications…

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field and 7 years’ experience leading key strategic partnerships, business development, or related area OR 9 years’ experience leading key strategic partnerships, business development, Engineering, or related area.
Led complex multi-faceted relationships with external partners.

Preferred Qualifications…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Leading cross-functional teams

Masters: Business, Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location…

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.