Director, Strategic Initiatives

Bentonville, AR

Director, Strategic Initiatives

806 Excellence Dr
Bentonville, AR 72716-0000

R-2403414

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$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/Permanent

Salaried

Position Summary...

The Director, Strategic Initiatives will lead Walmart.org’s integrated shared value and philanthropic strategy for Walmart.org’s Healthier Food for All program, which aims to support healthier food access and consumption, prioritizing geographies and communities experiencing disproportionate rates of food insecurity.  This includes support for increasing the effectiveness of our food donation program and supporting our global retail markets as they expand their food donation programs. This role is highly collaborative, partnering with other Walmart and Walmart Foundation leaders, including program officers in Healthy Food for All and Community Resilience, Walmart operations leaders, our Corporate Sustainability team, and external grantees and thought leaders. 

About the Team
At Walmart.org (Walmart Foundation and Walmart Corporate Giving), we aspire to reshape whole systems to achieve significant and lasting improvement in social, environmental, and economic outcomes. We focus on driving shared valued within the business and catalyzing broad sector change through our philanthropy.

What you'll do...

Shape and implement the shared value and philanthropic strategy for the Healthier Food for All program, including the theory of change, theory of action, and supporting workstreams.
Lead the grantmaking portfolio focused on strengthening community food systems in geographies with limited access to food, both domestically and across Walmart’s retail markets.
Oversee Walmart’s U.S.-based food donation program.
Serve on Walmart’s Healthier Food Steering Committee, providing thought leadership and subject matter expertise on nutrition and food systems trends and approaches.
Collaborate with business partners to build impact through shared value initiatives, including leading major cross-functional efforts with senior stakeholders.
Represent Walmart.org at external meetings and industry events.
Execute and manage a portfolio of grants aligned with strategic priorities.
Build capacity among internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Contribute to the development of the broader Community Resilience strategy.
Design and innovate strategy while creating structure, influencing stakeholders, and driving effective day-to-day execution of complex initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

Experience working in a highly matrixed environment; self-directed with the ability to develop strategic frameworks while operating under pressure in complex situations.
Ability to influence cross-functional business teams through strong communication, partnership, and consultation, including defining objectives, key principles, issues to resolve, and clear accountability.
Experience working with communities in need, with an understanding of structured interventions that drive both short- and long-term outcomes.
Experience managing grantmaking and/or re-granting portfolios.
Knowledge of key barriers to capital and philanthropy facing food-focused organizations.
Understanding of trends and emerging issues across the federal nutrition system, including food banks and emergency food supply, agriculture and surplus recovery, and initiatives that expand access to healthy, affordable food.
Ability to conduct complex analyses to inform strategy and measure impact.
Demonstrated ability to build capacity among internal and external stakeholders and partners.

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.

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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 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...

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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Financial perks

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Comprehensive health benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Wellbeing programs

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Career growth opportunities

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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