Group Director, Communications - WMUS Growth

Position Summary...

This pivotal leadership role supports Walmart U.S.’s growth strategy by leading integrated communications across the company’s Growth Organization—a cross-functional team focused on redefining retail through digital innovation, data monetization, performance marketing, and membership engagement. The organization includes Walmart Connect, Walmart+, Data Ventures, and U.S. Marketing.

As the Group Director of Communications, Growth Organization, you’ll lead a team that builds breakthrough narratives, strengthens executive visibility, and drives earned media strategies that reflect how Walmart is transforming from a traditional retailer into a digital-first ecosystem. This is an opportunity to tell the story of how Walmart is merging commerce, technology, and media to create new customer and partner value.

What you'll do...

As the lead communications partner for the Growth Organization, you’ll define and deliver communications that shape Walmart’s perception among customers, media, stakeholders, and associates—grounded in innovation, relevance, and data. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Team Leadership 
  Lead and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals who support growth business verticals and initiatives. Drive engagement, excellence, and development across the team. 

• Executive Communications 
  Serve as a trusted counselor to senior leaders of the Growth Organization. Shape thought leadership, speaking engagements, interviews, and strategic messaging for Walmart Connect, Walmart+, Data Ventures, and Marketing leaders. 

• Strategic Communications Planning 
  Design and execute integrated communications strategies that span media relations, stakeholder engagement, internal comms, and social/digital storytelling—aligned with business goals and external moments. 

• Narrative Development & Storytelling 
  Translate complex business, tech, and data topics into compelling stories. Proactively identify opportunities to tell Walmart’s growth story through innovation, membership, data and media. 

• Media Relations 
  Build and maintain strong relationships with national, trade, tech and new media. Lead earned media strategies for announcements, launches, and brand initiatives across growth. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  Partner with teams across Walmart, including Corporate Affairs, Tech, Merchandising, and Finance, to ensure message consistency and business alignment. 

• Agency and Budget Management 
  Manage external PR agencies, including budgeting, contracting, and performance tracking. Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable campaigns. 

• Insights and Measurement 
  Use data, market insights, and media monitoring to evaluate impact, refine