Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships – Energy Strategy

Position Summary

Senior Director, Energy Strategy leads Walmart Energy’s strategic, financial, and capital planning. Holds the overall vision and aligns cross‑functional teams, ensuring executive priorities are delivered and acting as a chief thought partner to the Head of Walmart Energy. This is an onsite position based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Remote applicants are not considered.

• Set the strategic direction for Walmart Energy—lead AOP/LRP design, coordination, and delivery for all Energy segments.
• Own all executive approval and governance meetings, driving Walmart Energy strategy.
• Drive new business strategies, business case development, explore and advise on new partnerships and energy business models that benefit Walmart, customers and drive energy affordability.
• Own capital allocation strategies for Energy’s multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio; partner with Finance, Real Estate, and Supply Chain and greater Energy team to maximize value creation and ROI.
• Oversee the Director of Energy Strategy and broader strategy team in unifying the Energy narrative, tracking all key deliverables, and preparing high‑impact content for executive meetings and external stakeholders.
• Act as chief author and reviewer for white papers, business cases, and executive storytelling—ensuring clarity, rigor, and data integrity in all communications.
• Define and refine Energy performance metrics; drive the build‑out of reporting tools and dashboards to support data‑driven decisions at every level of the organization.
• Represent Energy in critical executive forums, board meetings, and external engagements; provide strategic counsel and follow‑up for sensitive topics and executive approvals.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across E2E—including Realty, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, and Legal to advance key Energy initiatives, unlock operational value, and deliver on Walmart’s zero‑emissions and resiliency goals.
• Maintain highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling sensitive or proprietary information.

• Extensive experience leading strategic planning, financial analysis, or capital project management within an energy, Fortune 500, or consulting environment.
• Deep financial and capital planning skills—AOP/LRP ownership, capital budgeting, ROI modeling, scenario planning, and investment prioritization.
• Proven success managing high‑performing teams and developing talent; demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
• Advanced analytical and data skills—able to define KPIs, construct executive dashboards, and translate complex financial concepts for senior audiences.
• Outstanding executive communication skills; strong writer and storyteller with experience drafting white papers, board‑level presentations, and business cases.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a bias for action and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity; experience managing confidential or sensitive deliverables.
• Track record of delivering results as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership; comfortable challenging assumptions and driving clarity in ambiguity.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.

The annual salary range is $130,000 – $260,000. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses, and equity participation (Stock).

Competitive pay, performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance, and paid time off. Additional benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and the Live Better U education program. PTO and PPTO are available at all levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• 9–11 years of experience leading strategic partnerships, business development, or similar functions.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related).
• Advanced financial and capital planning skills (AOP/LRP ownership, capital budgeting, ROI modeling, scenario planning).
• Track record of managing high‑performing teams and influencing in a matrixed environment.
• Expertise in executing cross‑functional initiatives, forming multi‑faced partner relationships.
• Experience in project management and data analysis, KPI definition, dashboard creation, and executive storytelling.

Bentonville, AR, 72716, United States.

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