(USA) Senior Director, Offsite Energy Investments

Position Summary...

As Senior Director, Offsite Energy Investments, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Walmart's global grid-scale energy investment strategy. In this position, you will enable energy solutions that advance our goals of: (i) ensuring energy security and affordability, (ii) building new clean energy businesses, and (iii) accelerating emissions reductions. You will address critical energy “ACRE” risks-including access, cost, resiliency, and emissions-by facilitating the development and implementation of high-impact, grid-scale energy infrastructure.

You'll join a high-performing group of professionals dedicated to transforming Walmart's energy portfolio and reducing our carbon footprint worldwide. Our team works cross-functionally with business leaders, external partners, and policy makers to deliver innovative energy solutions that strengthen the power grid, manage long-term energy costs, and create value for the communities we serve. All while supporting Walmart's regenerative commitments and leading progress towards our clean energy and emissions reductions targets.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. You will report to the VP, Offsite Energy Investments. This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas; remote candidates will not be considered at this time

What you'll do...

• Develop and execute a global strategy to address energy “ACRE” risks-Access, Cost, Resiliency, and Emissions-across Walmart's operations and communities.
• Originate, structure, negotiate, and manage long-term offsite energy investments, including tax equity and power purchase agreements.
• Oversee capital deployment into offsite energy projects, ensuring economic value, emissions reductions, and progress toward 100% renewable energy goals.
• Construct and manage a diversified offsite energy investment portfolio, balancing risk, return, and alignment with Walmart's sustainability objectives.
• Partner closely with the wholesale energy trading team to execute investments and strategies that effectively manage and mitigate Walmart's energy cost risks.
• Design and implement value-driven strategies to achieve decarbonization targets within defined timelines.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team to identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities, fostering a culture of integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with renewable energy developers, industry partners, and financial institutions.
• Lead risk management efforts, including market, regulatory, and operational risk assessment and mitigation for offsite energy investments.
• Represent Walmart in stakeholder engagement on sustainability and renewable energy, including policy and regulatory proceedings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and maintain frameworks for tracking progress on decarbonization and renewable energy objectives.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams focused on origination, development, and/or capital formation for clean energy projects

• Proven track record of commercializing or executing investments and securing partnerships in clean energy
• Experience in power or natural gas trading and origination, with understanding of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and contract negotiation in wholesale energy markets
• In-depth understanding of both competitive and regulated energy markets
• Strong executive presence and experience interfacing with senior leaders internally and externally