Senior Director, Operations Reinvention - Testing ...

Senior Director, Operations Reinvention - Testing & Deployment (Sam's Club)

  • Location BENTONVILLE, AR
  • Career Area Project and Program Management - PMO
  • Job Function Process Improvement
  • Employment Type Regular/Permanent
  • Position Type Salary
  • Requisition WD2226336

What you'll do at

Position Summary...

As the Senior Director of Testing & Deployment, you will play a critical leadership role in our omni-channel transformation journey. Reporting into the VP, Omni Club Transformation, this position is responsible for designing and driving the strategic vision, processes, and operational execution of all testing and deployment initiatives across our end-to-end club ecosystem.

You’ll ensure the quality, stability, and effectiveness of new features, tools, and processes that impact both our associates and members. Your focus will span from early intake and prioritization to real-world deployment and continuous improvement—ensuring that innovations land well and deliver tangible value.

This role is ideal for a highly strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of tech, people, and process. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners—particularly the Operations team—to embed new ways of working that elevate our frontline execution and member experience.

What you'll do...

  • Own the strategic roadmap for testing and deployment efforts across clubs and associate tools
  • Build and lead a high-performing team that manages pilots, A/B testing, and scaled rollouts
  • Partner with business units to ensure initiatives are prioritized, tested rigorously, and deployed efficiently
  • Design and establish testing protocols, success metrics, and a framework for feedback and iteration
  • Develop an intake and governance model to balance speed and stability across initiatives
  • Serve as the voice of operational readiness in all transformation efforts
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Tech, Ops, and Change Management teams to capture feedback and ensure adoption and impact

What you'll bring...

  • 10+ years of experience in retail operations, transformation, or program deployment, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex pilots and scaled deployments
  • Strong understanding of omni-channel retail, associate workflows, and operational change management
  • Experience establishing prioritization frameworks and intake models for testing new solutions
  • Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple concurrent initiatives

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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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- 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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Live Better U is a company 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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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, Engineering, or related field AND 6 years’ experience in project management, innovations, or related field OR 8 years’ experience in project management, innovations, or related field. 4 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Working on cross-functional teams or projects

Masters: Business Administration

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

About Sam's Club

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.

Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Sam’s Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.
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All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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