Director, Business Strategy, HVAC-R
- Pay
- $110,000 – $220,000 per year
- Location
- Bentonville, AR · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Organizational vision and strategic execution planning
- Industry and market analysis
- Organizational change management
- Process improvement and multi-project execution
- Senior leadership communication of data-driven recommendations
- Talent strategy (recruiting, mentoring, workforce development, succession planning)
Also useful
- HVAC-R industry familiarity
- Energy management knowledge
- Facilities industry dynamics knowledge
What you'll do
- Develop the organizational vision and strategic execution plan for the HVAC-R business, including industry and market analysis, performance metrics, decision-making frameworks, and communication of progress to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Oversee change initiatives end-to-end — identifying and defining desired change, validating value and priority, assessing organizational readiness, managing expectations, and driving adoption from pilot through full execution.
- Oversee process improvement and cross-functional business programs, directing evaluation and execution of multiple HVAC-R and facilities initiatives, benchmarking industry/competitor programs, and identifying barriers to performance across the division.
- Lead the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies and communications, including cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes, associate training content, and customer/company communications.
- Provide overall strategic direction by analyzing business objectives, costs, and forecasts; developing and building support for business plans; determining resource requirements; and identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain a highly skilled, engaged workforce — diagnosing capability gaps, recruiting and developing talent, and supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated experience developing organizational vision and strategic execution plans through industry and market analysis.
- Experience leading organizational change management, from pilot through full-scale adoption, in a matrixed or cross-functional environment.
- Track record overseeing process improvement and multi-project execution, with the ability to translate operational/technical realities into business strategy.
- Experience communicating data-driven recommendations and business plans to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to build talent strategy: recruiting, mentoring, workforce development, and succession planning.
- Genuine familiarity with HVAC-R, energy management, or facilities industry dynamics is strongly preferred — candidates without this should be able to speak credibly to a fast on-ramp.
Pay and benefits
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.
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.
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
- Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation
Primary Location
814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Walmart's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Director, Business Strategy, HVAC-R role at Walmart?
The Director, Business Strategy, HVAC-R posting at Walmart states compensation of $110,000 – $220,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Walmart's official career site.
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This Director, Business Strategy, HVAC-R position at Walmart is located in Bentonville, AR (On-site). Always check Walmart's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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