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Walmart

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Walmart

. Shape and lead workforce development and economic mobility initiatives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce development and economic mobility initiatives, leveraging AI and automation to create scalable solutions that align business priorities with community needs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, build partnerships, and deliver measurable results.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Workforce DevelopmentEconomic MobilityCross-Functional Project ManagementPartnership BuildingAI and Automation Insights

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementStrategy DevelopmentSkills-Based HiringData AnalysisPerformance Measurement
Soft Skills
CollaborationInfluencingProblem-SolvingCommunicationMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
Human-Led StrategyTech-Powered SolutionsCommunity Needs AssessmentNonprofit SectorPublic Sector Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Shape and lead workforce development and economic mobility initiatives
  • Help working adults build skills, access quality jobs, and advance their careers
  • Develop scalable solutions grounded in local needs
  • Link business and workforce priorities to support Walmart’s human-led, tech-powered strategy
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across business, nonprofit, and public sectors from strategy through implementation
  • Apply AI, automation, and skills insights to investments
  • Strengthen local workforce partnerships connecting skills, training, credentials, and jobs
  • Set measures and track results
  • Represent Walmart Giving through thought leadership
  • Foster collaboration and mentor and lead others

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 in those organizations
  • Experience developing and leading complex strategies and initiatives that produce measurable results
  • Strong understanding of workforce development, economic mobility, skills-based hiring, or related fields
  • Ability to connect business priorities with workforce and community needs
  • Experience building partnerships across business, nonprofit, education, and public sectors
  • Understanding of how AI, automation, and changing skills requirements shape jobs and career opportunities
  • Ability to advise senior leaders, communicate complex ideas clearly, and influence decisions
  • Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to turn strategies into action
  • Experience leading cross-functional work and managing competing priorities in complex organizations
  • Commitment to collaboration, integrity, learning, and delivering meaningful results

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • PTO, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Voting leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit
  • Paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs
  • English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs
  • Stock (for certain positions)