Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships - Energy Strategy

Position Summary...

The Senior Director, Energy Strategy is a highly visible leadership role responsible for steering Walmart Energy’s most critical strategic, financial, and capital planning efforts. This role will be managing the Director of Energy Strategy, this leader will serve as the principal architect of Energy’s long-range vision—integrating business strategy, financial acumen, and capital execution across the Energy portfolio. This role will unify Energy’s voice internally and externally, ensure all executive priorities are delivered, and act as a chief thought partner to the Head of Walmart Energy.

This is an onsite position based in Bentonville, Arkansas; a full relocation package can be made available, we are not considering remote applicants at this time.

What you'll do...

• Set the strategic direction for Walmart Energy—lead AOP/LRP (Annual Operating Plan/Long-Range Plan) design, coordination, and delivery for all Energy segments.
• Own all executive approval and governance meetings, driving Walmart Energy strategy
• Drive new business strategies, business case development, explore and advise on new partnerships and energy business models that would benefit Walmart, our customers and drive energy affordability
• Own capital allocation strategies for Energy’s multi-billion-dollar portfolio; partner with Finance, Real Estate, and Supply Chain and greater Energy team to maximize value creation and ROI
• Oversee the Director of Energy Strategy and broader strategy team in unifying the Energy narrative, tracking all key deliverables, and preparing high-impact content for executive meetings and external stakeholders
• Act as chief author and reviewer for white papers, business cases, and executive storytelling—ensuring clarity, rigor, and data integrity in all communications
• Define and refine Energy performance metrics; drive the build-out of reporting tools and dashboards to support data-driven decisions at every level of the organization.
• Represent Energy in critical executive forums, board meetings, and external engagements; provide strategic counsel and follow-up for sensitive topics and executive approvals
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across E2E—including Realty, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, and Legal—to advance key Energy initiatives, unlock operational value, and deliver on Walmart’s zero-emissions and resiliency goals.
• Maintain highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling sensitive or proprietary information

What you’ll bring...

• Extensive experience leading strategic planning, financial analysis, or capital project management within an energy, Fortune 500, or consulting environment
• Deep financial and capital planning skills—including AOP/LRP ownership, capital budgeting, ROI modeling, scenario planning, and investment prioritization
• Proven success managing high-performing teams and developing talent; demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization
• Advanced analytical and data skills—able to define KPIs, construct executive dashboards, and translate complex financial concepts for senior audiences
• Outstanding executive communication skills; a strong writer and storyteller with experience drafting white papers, board-level presentations, and business cases
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a bias for action and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity; experience managing confidential or sensitive deliverables
• Track record of delivering results as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership; comfortable challenging assumptions and driving clarity in ambiguity
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred

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 mo