(USA) Senior Manager, Architecture

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

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Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Architecture Management to shape how architectural strategy is delivered across the enterprise.

As a licensed architect and people leader, you will influence design priorities, strengthen consultant accountability, and lead a high-performing team of consultants. You will partner with Design, Prototype, Engineering, Construction, and business teams to ensure architectural excellence at scale, guiding performance and quality across multiple projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Architecture, or related field with 3 years’ (or 5 years’) retail design experience.
• Licensed architect with strong leadership and portfolio management.
• Experience building high-performing AOR/consultant partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support Architecture Management strategy and connect Walmart’s design direction with partners.
• Shape AOR strategy and assignments based on expertise, capacity, and business needs.
• Lead consultant partnerships, onboarding, mentorship, performance, and document quality.

Skills

Licensed architect

People leadership

Leadership in architecture

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

CAD / CADD

Job description

814 Respect Dr
Bentonville, AR 72716-0000

$80,000 - $155,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

Role summary: TheSeniorManager,ArchitectureManagementisalicensedarchitectandpeopleleaderresponsibleforshapinghowWalmart’sarchitecturalstrategyisdeliveredacrosstheenterprise. ThisrolesupportsAORstrategy,consultantselectionandassignments,onboarding,mentorship,performance,anddocumentquality—ensuringWalmarthastherightarchitecturalcapabilitiesalignedtotherightwork.TheSeniorManagerwillstrengthenconsultantaccountability,identifycapabilityandperformanceopportunities,andinfluencehowarchitecturalresourcesupportevolvingbusinessanddesignpriorities. Throughstrongpartnershipsandarchitecturalleadership,thisroledirectlyimpactsdesignquality,deliveryconsistency,andthemeaningfulenvironmentsexperiencedbymillionsofcustomersandassociates.

About the team: The Architecture Management team connects Walmart’s design strategy with the people and partnerships that bring it to life. Through architectural leadership and a strong network of design partners, the team shapes meaningful spaces that enhance customer experience, support associates, and serve communities. The team leads strategy, consultant partnerships, mentorship, performance management, and document quality to ensure architectural excellence at scale. This role offers the opportunity to lead beyond design, develop talent, build strong partnerships, and influence how design shapes environments experienced by millions. Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to help shape what comes next.

What you'll do

• SupportArchitectureManagementstrategy,connectingWalmart’sdesigndirectionwiththearchitecturalpartnersandcapabilitiesneededtodeliveratscale.
• ShapeAORstrategyandassignmentsbasedonexpertise,capacity,performance,andbusinessneeds.
• Leadconsultantpartnerships,onboarding,mentorship,performance,documentquality,andaccountability.
• Providearchitecturalleadershipandprofessionaljudgmentacrossdesign,constructability,code,standards,andexecutionchallenges.
• PartneracrossDesign,Prototype,Engineering,Construction,andbusinessteamstostrengthenalignmentandresolvechallenges.
• Leadanddevelopahigh-performingteamofconsultants.
• Overseeconsultantcontracts,fees,andperformanceexpectations.
• DrivecontinuousimprovementacrossWalmart’sarchitecturalpartnernetwork.

What you’ll bring

• Licensedarchitectwithstrongarchitecturalexpertiseandexperienceleadingcomplex,multi-projectportfolios.
• Provensuccessbuildingandmanaginghigh-performingAORandconsultantpartnerships.
• Abilitytolead,mentor,anddevelopbothassociatesandexternaldesignpartners.
• Strongunderstandingofarchitecturaldocumentation,constructability,buildingcodes,andqualityexpectations.
• Strategicmindsetwiththeabilitytoconnectdesigndecisions,consultantcapabilities,andbusinesspriorities.
• Confidencenavigatingcomplexchallengesandinfluencingacrossfunctionsandleadershiplevels.
• Strongcommunicationandrelationship-buildingskillsgroundedintrust,clarity,andaccountability.
• Passionfordevelopingpeople,improvingperformance,andcreatingmeaningfulspacesforcustomersandassociates.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

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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 Technology, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in retail store design, or a related area OR 5 years’ experience in retail store design, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Project Management, Retail Industry, Supervising Associates Architectural Services - CADD - Certification

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.

Walmart is 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.

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