Enterprise Strategy & Operations Lead

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION in Bentonville, AR is looking for a Lead, Strategy & Operations to drive initiatives at the intersection of client services and shared services. The position requires oversight of major projects and mentoring junior team members, while engaging directly with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in strategy or operations, preferably with an MBA. The company values a supportive environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, financial services, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major cross‑functional initiatives in designated focus areas.
• Coordinate annual strategy planning and progress tracking.
• Manage workstreams across multiple projects, ensuring clarity of scope and quality outputs.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to the President, COO, and CFO.
• Mentor and guide Associates and Senior Associates.
• Provide oversight for complex household operational projects.
• Support adoption and effective use of enterprise systems.

Skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Advanced project and change management

Cross‑functional collaboration and relationship building

Operational planning and governance

Executive communication and presentation

Problem‑solving and decision‑making under complexity

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION in Bentonville, AR is looking for a Lead, Strategy & Operations to drive initiatives at the intersection of client services and shared services. The position requires oversight of major projects and mentoring junior team members, while engaging directly with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in strategy or operations, preferably with an MBA. The company values a supportive environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package.