(USA) Senior Director, Operations- Strategy & Mechanisms, Last Mile Delivery
Walmart
Posted Sunday, July 13, 2025
Posting ID: 8261_R-2226329
Bentonville, AR
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Position Summary:
The Senior Director of Strategy and Mechanisms for Last Mile Delivery (LMD) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for translating high-level strategic vision into operational clarity and execution. This leader will drive the development and implementation of strategic frameworks, operating models, and mechanisms that enable LMD organization to scale with speed, precision, and impact.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Planning & Vision
Define and lead the annual and long-range planning (AOP/LRP) processes for LMD, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
Drive insights and storytelling through executive packets, and business reviews.
Mechanisms & Operating Model
Design and manage the internal operating cadence for Last Mile Delivery. Establish and evolve decision-making forums and executive communications to support clarity and accountability
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead cross-functional prioritization and goal-setting exercises, ensuring alignment across product, operations, and technology teams.
Partner with senior leaders to drive execution of strategic initiatives and resolve cross-functional blockers.
Team Leadership & Development
Build and lead a high-performing team across strategic planning, product prioritization, competitive intelligence, and mechanisms.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring:
Proven track record of leading large-scale strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority in high-stakes environments.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with AI/ML-driven decision-making tools and digital transformation is a plus.
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 more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 6 years' experience in operations, project
management, or related area OR 8 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area.
4 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading a cross-functional team
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Operations Management
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
311 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
What you'll do...
Position Summary:
The Senior Director of Strategy and Mechanisms for Last Mile Delivery (LMD) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for translating high-level strategic vision into operational clarity and execution. This leader will drive the development and implementation of strategic frameworks, operating models, and mechanisms that enable LMD organization to scale with speed, precision, and impact.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Planning & Vision
Define and lead the annual and long-range planning (AOP/LRP) processes for LMD, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
Drive insights and storytelling through executive packets, and business reviews.
Mechanisms & Operating Model
Design and manage the internal operating cadence for Last Mile Delivery. Establish and evolve decision-making forums and executive communications to support clarity and accountability
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead cross-functional prioritization and goal-setting exercises, ensuring alignment across product, operations, and technology teams.
Partner with senior leaders to drive execution of strategic initiatives and resolve cross-functional blockers.
Team Leadership & Development
Build and lead a high-performing team across strategic planning, product prioritization, competitive intelligence, and mechanisms.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring:
Proven track record of leading large-scale strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority in high-stakes environments.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with AI/ML-driven decision-making tools and digital transformation is a plus.
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 more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 6 years' experience in operations, project
management, or related area OR 8 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area.
4 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading a cross-functional team
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Operations Management
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
311 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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