Position Summary...

The Senior Director of Emerging Payments / Electronic Payment Acceptance will lead and provide strategic vision, development, and execution of innovative payment initiatives across various payment acceptance programs, products and services such as Directed Spend, Gift Cards, Associate PayCard, FSA/HSA, Fleet Cards, and omni-channel payment solutions. This individual will oversee an internal team, internal and external partnerships, manage high-level supplier relationships, and shape the future of payment acceptance and processing through cutting-edge solutions and compliance-focused innovation.

What you'll do...

Strategic Leadership & Program Execution

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide payment strategies across corporate, and consumer programs.
• Shape and influence enhancements in restricted spend and emerging payments industries.
• Lead strategic planning and tactical execution of Walmart’s Directed Spend and Gift Card initiatives across markets and formats to reach aggressive targets.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with business stakeholders to deliver seamless payment experiences.

Partnerships & Supplier Management

• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs; initiate corrective actions where needed.
• Oversee team that serves as the primary point of escalation for supplier service issues.
• Lead negotiations for complex contracts and agreements to ensure long-term mutual value.

Innovation & Product Development

• Direct the discovery and development of new payment solutions that enhance omni-channel capabilities.
• Lead operational improvements and reporting for digital, in-store, and online gift card activations.
• Champion product vision and advocate emerging payment strategies to internal and external stakeholders.

Regulatory, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing payment, paycard  and restricted spend programs.
• Address key regulatory and policy issues through internal counsel and industry collaboration.
• Oversee governance submissions and maintain all records for audit and compliance review.

Operational Excellence

• Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts across emerging payment programs.
• Create and manage policies, procedures, and performance improvement strategies.
• Oversee program financials, data analysis, and reporting for optimal decision-making.
• Lead project management methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder communication.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in payments, financial services, or fintech industries.
• 5+ years of leadership in managing large-scale, enterprise-level payment initiatives.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value, complex contracts and managing partner relationships.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory environments, and risk frameworks within the payments sector.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with digital tender, gift card programs, and restricted spend platforms is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and innovative leader.
• Proficient in project and change management frameworks.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field and 6 years’ experience in financial services, retail analytics, retail finance, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in financial services, retail analytics, retail finance, or related area. 2 years’ experience leading and completing cross-functional projects. 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

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Primary Location...

703 Associate Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America