(USA) Senior Manager, Business Strategy

Reference: R-2623936Posted: 2026-09-03Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $90000 - $180000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Senior Manager, Business Strategy will help shape and communicate our network and automation strategy across markets. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology and capital planning, translating complex topics into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leaders. Working in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment, this leader will help the team stay ahead of a high volume of strategic priorities, leadership forums and emerging business needs. About the team: Our team shapes network and automation strategy across Walmart’s markets, collaborating across businesses and functions to translate strategy into execution. Operating in a dynamic environment, we partner with teams to build and scale capabilities that enhance service for customers, members, and associates. Driven by data, technology, and automation, we make the network more connected, efficient, and responsive. We value curiosity, collaboration, sound judgment, and leadership that moves swiftly, works across boundaries, and converts complex opportunities into measurable outcomes, supporting Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation. What you'll do:Develop strategic narratives. Translate network, automation and market priorities into clear recommendations for leadership. Create executive materials. Develop presentations, papers and decision materials for strategic reviews and capital approval forums. Analyze complex questions. Evaluate quantitative and qualitative inputs, alternatives, tradeoffs and business implications. Partner across functions. Work with Finance, Operations, Technology and market leaders to align priorities and advance shared objectives. Support strategy development. Evaluate opportunities and translate long-term strategies into actionable plans. Connect portfolio priorities. Identify dependencies, risks and opportunities across initiatives, markets and capital plans. Address emerging needs. Define ad hoc questions, gather relevant information and deliver accurate, timely recommendations. What you'll bring:Strategic thinking. Ability to structure complex problems and develop fact-based recommendations. Executive communication. Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills for senior leadership audiences. Cross-functional collaboration. Experience aligning partners across functions, business units and markets. Analytical skills. Ability to synthesize information and connect insights to business decisions. Priority management. Ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining quality and accuracy. Business judgment. Ability to assess context, tradeoffs and implications of strategic choices. Execution. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, complete, leadership-ready work products. 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock