Senior Director I, Business Strategy -- Product Support Services

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

• Develops the organizational vision and the strategic execution plan by performing industry and market analysis; defining metrics to track performance; communicating the organizational vision and strategic execution plan; developing decision making framework; and communicating progress and measures of success to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Oversees change initiatives by identifying and defining desired change and processes; validating value and priority; overseeing project plans to implement processes; assessing readiness for change; managing expectations; adjusting approaches to have change adopted by the entire organization; and ensuring timely project management from pilot to the execution stage.
• Oversees the development and implementation of process improvements to improve business results by overseeing the evaluation and execution of multiple projects for merchandising; directing the consultation with leadership regarding solutions; touring formats; reviewing merchandising reports; leveraging customer and operational needs across the division to identify barriers and obstacles that impact performance across the division; and benchmarking competitors' merchandising programs.
• Oversees the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies and communication by leading cross-functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes; overseeing the development of business programs and initiatives, customer and company communications, and associate training content.
• Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Additional Job Description:

The Senior Director will be responsible for leading and supporting the development and execution of a governance framework, new processes to support enterprise planning, and internal strategic initiatives such as culture, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the Product organization.  The Associate will also partner and enable critical cross-organization initiatives with key stakeholders such as HR, Communications, Finance, Patents, Customer Insights and Digital Citizenship.  The Associate will manage a team focused on the above areas to drive a stronger Product mindset across Walmart US.

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Executive presence and solid communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effectively communication at all levels of the organization
• Collaborative Associate, who excels at building relationships and consensus across all levels
• Proactive problem solver, who resolves issues effectively and creatively while maintaining a high degree of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
• Conscientious self-starter, with a work attitude that exhibits flexibility, initiative, good judgment and dependability

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate., 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 teamMasters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation

Primary Location...

702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America