Sr. Mgr., Corp. Strategy (ESG)
About the Company
Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.
About the Job
Walmart seeks to lead on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) practices, disclosures, and outcomes, building a stronger and more resilient business, creating shared value, and fostering trust. The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy—ESG Planning & Integration will play a key role in bringing this strategy to life, with responsibility for strategic and operational planning, progress tracking and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, recommending resource allocations, and evaluating dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
Responsibilities
Lead the ESG team and Global Responsibility planning processes, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and annual objectives. Oversee KPI tracking and reporting to measure progress
Perform detailed financial analyses to understand current and future financial needs, aiding in strategic planning and budgeting
Assess ESG/shared value dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities. Develop and implement plans to address these through integration into enterprise risk management and other processes. Contribute to and lead additional risk and opportunity assessments, action planning, and reporting to ensure that ESG-related issues are managed efficiently and effectively
Use appropriate risk resources, policies, and regulations to ensure compliance with risk management protocols. Monitor changes in the risk environment and participate in the design of cross-functional risk management processes
Ensure ESG/shared value-related projects are incorporated into the enterprise's long-range and annual financial and strategic plans. Prepare high-quality, executive-level materials for Walmart Board, Executive Council, Governance & Risk Committee, Disclosure Committee, and other strategic touchpoints
Independently plan and lead discussions with executive audiences regarding ESG/shared value strategy, planning, and integration. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Use fact-based data and analytics insights to build cohesive narratives, form arguments, and present them in a clear, concise, and meaningful way to diverse audiences
Lead problem-solving efforts for complex and ambiguous issues. Challenge assumptions and identify potential consequences and risk levels
Prepare recommendations and guide the implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions to drive recommended solutions
Ensure high-quality data collection and organization for analysis. Define benchmarks and quality rules for key data assets. Identify opportunities for improving data-driven decision-making. Propose ways to automate and/or improve existing processes using technology
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, cultivating relationships across businesses and markets. Foster collaboration by establishing shared goals and information-sharing platforms
Encourage team members to cultivate relationships and seek out individuals with different perspectives to foster creativity and professional growth
Apply underlying theories behind macroeconomic behaviors to all levels of the organization. Offer insights and recommendations based on the wider environment's influence, including financial, industry, scientific, and political factors
Develop plans consistent with Walmart's strategy, monitor customer and competitor behavior, and consult stakeholders to seek out strategic alternatives
Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating plans, and removing barriers to performance
Demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning to adjust performance and develop contingency plans as needed
Provide training and development opportunities for associates, including mentoring, performance evaluations, and recognition and rewards. Ensure diversity awareness and build a team-based work environment
Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. Ensure compliance and support the Open Door Policy
Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives. Participate in and support community outreach events to meet business needs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related area and 5 years’ experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related area
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in business or related area
Experience leading cross-functional projects
