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Director, Strategic Initiatives - Sustainability

2 days ago• Fayetteville, AR

Position Summary...

Are you passionate about driving sustainability and making a significant impact? As a Director, Strategic Initiatives - Sustainability at Walmart, you'll lead key initiatives in Private Brands, Global Sourcing, and Merchandising to develop and embed social and environmental sustainability strategies. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with executive leaders and leverage Walmart's resources to create meaningful change.

What you'll do...

  • Responsible for delivering strategies and assisting total Food Business Acceleration Team in execution focused on Nature and Emissions outcomes in place-based projects.
  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies that align with Walmart's business objectives and values.
  • Collaborate with merchants and suppliers to integrate sustainable practices into the supply chain.
  • Identify and assess sustainability risks and opportunities and develop strategies to address them.
  • Lead and partner with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into business processes.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sustainability initiatives.

What you'll bring…

  • Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies within a large organization.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to identify sustainability risks and opportunities and develop effective strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills for articulating sustainability initiatives to stakeholders.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes related to sustainability.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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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.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 5 years' experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations OR 7 years' experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Developing and managing project budgets for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations, Managing project teams in a matrix environment, Managing strategic initiatives, Master's degree in International Business or related field

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Client-provided location(s): Fayetteville, AR
Job ID: Walmart-8261_R-2242045-3cd7e262f0de6e90f1a51d35b10ac47e
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-19T20:18:14

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion