(USA) Senior Manager, Business Strategy

Role summary

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy, leads the development and execution of key business initiatives by identifying operational needs, setting priorities, and driving cross-functional collaboration. This role oversees performance management, process improvements, and change initiatives to enhance efficiency and achieve strategic goals.

The position fosters talent development through coaching and mentoring while ensuring alignment with company policies and ethical standards. By leveraging data and stakeholder insights, the Senior Manager delivers actionable recommendations that support sustainable business growth and operational excellence across the organization.

About the team: The team leads the activation and ongoing enhancement of a multi-year sourcing strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, emphasizing customer value, growth, and competitive advantage. It manages a strategic portfolio and transformation agenda by establishing clear priorities, governance, and milestones.

Driving cross-functional programs, the team translates strategic opportunities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes across global sourcing and supplier ecosystems. Collaborating across departments, it removes barriers, accelerates decisions, and ensures disciplined execution.

The team synthesizes data and market insights to provide decision-ready recommendations, supporting business owners in delivering effective commercial results.

What you'll do

• Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to enhance performance.
• Lead and develop associates through mentoring, training, and performance management to build a collaborative team environment.
• Evaluate effectiveness of current initiatives, consult stakeholders, and implement improvements to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage resolution of business issues by analyzing data, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Lead change initiatives by defining processes, managing expectations, and overseeing project implementation from pilot to execution.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management and communicate key performance metrics across functions.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in developing and executing business strategies that drive operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and deliver measurable business improvements.
• Strong skills in identifying barriers, implementing process enhancements, and managing change initiatives effectively.
• Demonstrated capability in mentoring, coaching, and developing associates to build high-performing teams.
• Expertise in analyzing data, assessing risks, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

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, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 4 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.

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, Supervisory experience
• Primary Location...
• 703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America