Senior Director, Business Strategy - Corporate Real Estate

Reference: R-2528812Posted: 2026-07-06Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $130000 - $260000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...As Senior Director, Business Strategy - Corporate Real Estate (CRE), you will serve as a trusted partner to the CRE leadership team, shaping business-level priorities, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and translating strategy into measurable outcomes. You will lead high-impact, visible initiatives that create Enterprise value in through the next era of retail Leveraging advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, you will identify opportunities that automate and augment modern workplace environments while demonstrating fast adoption. You bring strong stakeholder management capabilities, applying structured, strategic problem-solving, and compelling data storytelling to influence outcomes at the executive level. You thrive in ambiguous environments and lead initiatives end-to-end, balancing strategic vision with disciplined execution. About the Team The Corporate Real Estate team is responsible for delivering workplace experiences and environments that support Walmart’s associates and business objectives. The team collaborates with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to manage a dynamic portfolio of spaces, drive transformative projects, and establish workplace standards across the enterprise. Through initiatives such as Walmart’s New Home Office, the team is helping shape the future of Walmart’s workplaces by creating connected, flexible environments that foster collaboration, innovation, and growth.What you'll do...Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across Walmart to ensure collaboration and partnership on joint initiatives Engage external and internal partners to support strategic initiatives and market-facing priorities. Facilitate executive-level discussions, workshops, and decision forums to drive alignment and outcomes. Develop high-quality executive deliverables including strategy decks, business cases, memos, and talking points. Translate complex analyses into clear, concise insights and recommendations for senior leadership. Establish consistent strategic messaging for CRE initiatives and ensure materials are tailored to the audience. Partner with Finance and CRE leaders to develop business cases, scenario analyses, and ROI frameworks for major initiatives. Synthesize market, competitive, and internal performance insights to inform CRE strategy. Track progress against established metrics and develop executive reporting on outcomes and value delivered. Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs; drive decisions and execution follow-through. What you'll bring: 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, corporate finance, management consulting, or a related strategic role, preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; MBA preferred. Experience leading, developing, and managing a team of direct reports, driving deliverables aligned with organizational goals.Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes. Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across functions and levels. Strong communication skills with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and data analysis; experienced in leveraging Al tools to synthesize insights, enhance storytelling, and drive more informed, data-driven decision-making. 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 . 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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ 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, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area. 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.Working on cross-functional teams or projectsMasters, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: TransportationProject Management - Project Management Professional - CertificationPrimary Location...806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.SummaryAs Senior Director, Business Strategy - Corporate Real Estate (CRE), you will serve as a trusted partner to the CRE leadership team, shaping business-level priorities, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and translating strategy into measurable outcomes. You will lead high-impact, visible initiatives that create Enterprise value in through the next era of retail Leveraging advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, you will identify opportunities that automate and augment modern workplace environments while demonstrating fast adoption. You bring strong stakeholder management capabilities, applying structured, strategic problem-solving, and compelling data storytelling to influence outcomes at the executive level. You thrive in ambiguous environments and lead initiatives end-to-end, balancing strategic vision with disciplined execution. About the Team The Corporate Real Estate team is responsible for delivering workplace experiences and environments that support Walmart’s associates and business objectives. The team collaborates with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to manage a dynamic portfolio of spaces, drive transformative projects, and establish workplace standards across the enterprise. Through initiatives such as Walmart’s New Home Office, the team is helping shape the future of Walmart’s workplaces by creating connected, flexible environments that foster collaboration, innovation, and growth.Minimum qualifications["Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and 8 years’ experience in program management, strategy development, operations, corporate strategy, or related field OR 10 years’ experience in program management, strategy development, operations, corporate strategy, or related field.\n4 years’ experience supervising or leading project teams."]Preferred qualifications["Managing a project portfolio, inclusive of large-scale projects", "Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification"]