Senior Director Walmart Energy

Senior Director Walmart Energy

Multiple locations. The pay range will be discussed during the hiring process. Regular/ Permanent Salaried

Position Summary...

Role summary: The Senior Director Walmart Energy provides strategic leadership by developing and executing comprehensive business plans that align with organizational goals and customer needs. This role drives operational excellence through data-informed decision-making, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position fosters a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and high performance while cultivating strong partnerships and talent development. By promoting innovation and sustainability, the Senior Director ensures the delivery of value-driven energy solutions that support Walmart's commitment to operational efficiency and long-term growth. About the team: The Walmart Energy Onsite Solutions team focuses on enhancing resiliency and reducing energy costs across stores, clubs, and supply chain assets. This team leads strategic initiatives by fostering collaboration across business areas to achieve shared objectives. Utilizing financial analysis and business development expertise, members drive impactful partnerships and innovative solutions. The team applies critical thinking and negotiation skills to address complex challenges while aligning with overall business strategies. Emphasizing safety and operational excellence, the team supports sustainable growth and advances Walmart's energy management efforts through continuous improvement and effective leadership.

What You'll Do...

• Develop and execute Walmart's long-term onsite energy strategy across U.S. stores, Sam's Clubs, and Supply Chain facilities, focused on cost savings, resiliency, and clean energy objectives.
• Lead portfolio development across solar, BESS, generators, microgrids, and emerging distributed energy technologies.
• Oversee project origination, business cases, engineering, execution, governance, capital approvals, and long-range financial planning.
• Build and lead high performing teams while managing developers, EPCs, technology providers, contracts, and commercial partnerships.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Walmart and translate evolving C&I energy markets, technologies, policies, and business models into scalable investment strategies

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated commitment to strong safety mindset across project development and execution
• Significant experience in energy industry: Direct experience developing/executing Commercial & Industrial energy projects with solar and BESS; preferred experience with microgrids/generators/other distributed energy resources
• Demonstrated ability to operate across energy project development, including opportunity evaluation/project economics/engineering/construction/commercial structuring/project execution
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience negotiating complex contracts and commercial terms/evaluating risk/working with developers/EPC providers/technology partners/other external counterparties
• Strong understanding of the energy project lifecycle, including development/engineering/procurement/construction/commissioning/and operations, with the ability to anticipate downstream impacts and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and translating technical and commercial issues into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business, finance, or related area and 6 years' experience in utility operations or related area. 8 years' experience in utility operations or related area. 2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Certified Energy Manager, experience in building systems design, controls, or operations., experience negotiating contracts or terms of service agreements., Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field, Project Management Certification, Project management experience

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are 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.