At Walmart.org, we are dedicated to creating opportunities that drive economic mobility, building sustainable supply chains, and supporting thriving communities. Through Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, we invested over $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations in FY25. Our Creating Opportunity team leads our philanthropic efforts in workforce development and economic mobility focused on building a skills-based system for advancement.
About the Role: We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Director of Strategic Initiatives to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who is impact-focused, cares deeply about economic mobility, and is ready to shape strategies that have long-term, systemic impact. You will lead our efforts to support untapped talent, including Opportunity Youth, Veterans, and frontline workers, helping them find pathways to upward mobility.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and Lead Strategy: Shape the vision and annual operating plan for Walmart.org’s Impact Employment portfolio.
Drive Cross-Functional Initiatives: Lead projects and collaborations focused on workforce innovation and community impact.
Advance Future-of-Work Preparedness: Anticipate the effects of AI, automation, and labor trends to guide our philanthropic investments.
Build and Support High-Performing Ecosystems: Identify and scale community-based organizations and employer collaboratives that focus on mobility for untapped talent.
Manage Delivery and Results: Set workplans and evaluation systems to enable data-driven decision-making and visible outcomes.
Contribute Thought Leadership: Represent Walmart.org in national workforce conversations, share insights, and elevate our position as a leading voice in talent strategies.
Mentor and Lead: Provide leadership and coaching to peers and grantees, fostering a purpose-driven culture of belonging.
Why You'll Bring:
Impact-Focused Work: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a team that values innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
Future-Ready: Be at the forefront of workforce development and economic mobility in a changing labor market.
If you are analytical, strategic, and passionate about creating opportunities for all, we want to hear from you!
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 5 years’ experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations OR 7 years’ experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Developing and managing project budgets for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations, Managing project teams in a matrix environment, Managing strategic initiatives, Master's degree in International Business or related fieldPrimary Location...702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America