Senior Manager, Architecture

Walmart

. Provide architectural leadership and professional judgment across design, constructability, code, standards, documentation, and execution .

Posted 9/29/2026full-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 and professional judgment in leading complex design projects, managing deliverables, and developing architectural documentation and specifications. Proven ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams in retail and industrial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Architectural ExpertiseBIM WorkflowsRevitAutoCADLicensed Architect (RA)

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Hard Skills

Architectural DocumentationSpecificationsConstructibilityBuilding CodesPrototype StandardsDesign StandardsRepeatable Architectural SolutionsComplex Project ManagementStakeholder AlignmentChange Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship-BuildingMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CADD-Based Architectural Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

NCARB CertificateCSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)Architectural Services – CADD Certification

Industry Keywords

Retail Store DesignIndustrial DesignPrototype ArchitectureSupply ChainLogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide architectural leadership and professional judgment across design, constructability, code, standards, documentation, and execution
Lead Industrial design program management, aligning decisions, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholders
Develop and govern prototype architecture, construction documents, specifications, and repeatable solutions
Standardize Industrial and enterprise specifications across Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Industrial
Partner with design professionals, consultants, and Design & Construction teams to strengthen quality, accountability, and execution
Establish design governance and change management across programs
Translate lessons learned into improved standards, specifications, documentation, and processes
Foster design excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 professional judgment
Experience supporting complex, multi-project retail and/or Industrial portfolios
Experience leading complex, cross-functional design projects and programs
Experience managing deliverables, decisions, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment
Strong understanding of architectural documentation, specifications, constructibility, building codes, prototype standards, and quality expectations
Experience developing and applying design standards, prototype documentation, specifications, and repeatable architectural solutions
Working knowledge of BIM workflows, Revit, AutoCAD, and CADD-based architectural documentation
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates and influence across functions and leadership levels
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Preferred: Licensed Architect (RA) in a U.S. jurisdiction; NCARB Certificate
Preferred: CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) and/or Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification
Preferred: Architectural Services – CADD Certification
Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale Industrial, Supply Chain, distribution, fulfillment, logistics, or complex retail facilities
Preferred: Experience leading prototype architecture, repeatable design solutions, and architectural specifications across multiple facility types or programs

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 disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible Live Better U programs