(USA) Director, Business Strategy - Global Partners

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a USA-based Director, Business Strategy to lead development and execution of the organizational vision through market analysis and strategic planning. You will drive priority setting, resource allocation, and performance measurement, collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to deliver sustainable results aligned with company goals.

You will oversee change initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional programs impacting store and corporate operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field with 6 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area, or 8 years’ experience.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the organizational vision and strategic execution plan based on market analysis.
• Define performance metrics and provide progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead change initiatives by managing project plans and ensuring adoption across the organization.
• Oversee process improvements by evaluating projects and addressing operational barriers.
• Direct cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes and communications.
• Analyze business objectives and customer needs to build effective strategies and resource plans.
• Foster talent development through recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Build partnerships and engage stakeholders to maximize business goal achievement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Change management

Performance metrics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field

Job description

Role summary:

The (USA) Director, Business Strategy leads the development and execution of organizational vision through comprehensive market analysis and strategic planning. This role oversees change initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects to enhance business performance. By collaborating with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Director drives strategy prioritization, resource allocation, and performance measurement. The position fosters a culture of continuous learning, integrity, and operational excellence while supporting talent development and stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable business results aligned with company goals.

About the team:

The team leads the development and execution of Walmart Marketplace’s global channel partner strategy, driving scalable growth across international markets. It collaborates closely with cross-functional leaders in Product, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align strategic priorities and deliver measurable business outcomes. Focused on strategic planning, change management, and process improvement, the team ensures consistent execution of initiatives that enhance partner adoption and marketplace expansion. This group values strong leadership, effective communication, and data-driven decision-making to support long-term business objectives and accelerate partner-led growth worldwide.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and communicate the organizational vision and strategic execution plan based on industry and market analysis.
• Define performance metrics and provide progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead change initiatives by managing project plans, assessing readiness, and ensuring adoption across the organization.
• Oversee process improvements by evaluating projects, consulting leadership, and addressing operational barriers.
• Direct cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes, including business programs and communications.
• Analyze business objectives and customer needs to build and implement effective strategies and resource plans.
• Foster talent development through recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Build partnerships and engage stakeholders to maximize business goal achievement.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies aligned with organizational vision and market trends.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives to drive adoption and performance.
• Ability to analyze industry data, define metrics, and communicate progress effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing process improvements and project governance to enhance operational efficiency and business results.
• Skilled in talent development, workforce planning, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and ethical standards.
• Experience building and leveraging internal and external partnerships to achieve strategic business objectives.

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.

Bentonville, Arkansas US-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-04397: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00. 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 6 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

Leading a cross-functional team

Primary Location

1601 SE 10th St, 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.