Senior Manager, Architecture

Walmart

. Support Architecture Management strategy and connect Walmart’s design direction with architectural partners and capabilities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong architectural expertise with a focus on retail store design, leading high-performing teams, and managing complex consultant partnerships. Proven ability to connect design decisions with business priorities while ensuring compliance with building codes and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed ArchitectRetail Store Design ExperienceArchitectural Documentation ExpertiseProject ManagementConsultant Partnership Management

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Hard Skills

Architectural ExpertiseBuilding CodesConstructabilityQuality ExpectationsCADD

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationRelationship-BuildingStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Architectural Services - CADD - Certification

Industry Keywords

Architecture ManagementConsultant PartnershipsContinuous ImprovementMulti-Project PortfoliosRetail Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Architecture Management strategy and connect Walmart’s design direction with architectural partners and capabilities
Shape AOR strategy and assignments based on expertise, capacity, performance, and business needs
Lead consultant partnerships, onboarding, mentorship, performance, document quality, and accountability
Provide architectural leadership and professional judgment across design, constructability, code, standards, and execution challenges
Partner with Design, Prototype, Engineering, Construction, and business teams
Lead and develop a high-performing team of consultants
Oversee consultant contracts, fees, and performance expectations
Drive continuous improvement across Walmart’s architectural partner network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed architect
Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in retail store design or a related area, OR 5 years’ experience in retail store design or a related area
Strong architectural expertise and experience leading complex, multi-project portfolios
Proven success building and managing high-performing AOR and consultant partnerships
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates and external design partners
Strong understanding of architectural documentation, constructability, building codes, and quality expectations
Strategic mindset connecting design decisions, consultant capabilities, and business priorities
Ability to navigate complex challenges and influence across functions and leadership levels
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Project Management, retail industry, and supervising associates preferred
Architectural Services - CADD - Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
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 disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U paid education benefit
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs