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(USA) Director, Technology Strategy - Commercializing Innovation

Walmart

Walmart

IT
Bentonville, AR, USA
USD 110k-220k / year + Equity
Posted on May 12, 2025

Position Summary...

Are you ready to lead technology strategy at one of the world’s largest retailers? As the Director, Technology Strategy (Commercializing Innovation) at Walmart, you will drive the strategic direction for Health & Wellness Growth & Partnerships, leveraging your expertise in AI and health technology to shape the future of healthcare solutions. Join us and make a significant impact on millions of lives.

What you'll do...

  • Develop and manage a build/buy/partner framework and vetting process across Health & Wellness.
  • Manage centralized NDAs and coordinate third party discussions in coordination with the business and legal.
  • Collaborate with Product/Tech and Corporate Development teams on the framework and selection process.
  • Oversee an "AI Sandbox" for Health & Wellness, ensuring rapid testing, clear milestones and KPIs to enable the use of AI in our Health & Wellness strategy.
  • Work with our finance team to size and prioritize opportunities.
  • Leverage enterprise-wide AI work and collaborate across teams.

About the team:

The Health & Wellness Growth & Partnerships team at Walmart focuses on innovative solutions that enhance the health and wellness of our customers. By fostering strategic partnerships and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we aim to deliver an exceptional health & wellness experience for Walmart’s customers. Your role will directly influence our strategic initiatives and drive growth, ensuring we meet our ambitious goals.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience evaluating & integrating cutting-edge health technology, ideally through any of the following: venture capital (VC), startups, acquisitions (M&A) or Product/Design experience inside a healthcare entity.
  • Strong knowledge of the latest AI applications in healthcare.
  • Expertise in building stakeholder consensus and influencing diverse audiences.
  • Proven project management skills with experience in developing and coordinating work plans.
  • Strategic planning and financial management acumen to drive long-term objectives.

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The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

This position is based at our main corporate campus in Bentonville, Arkansas! We have an excellent relocation package to help you get here!

Learn more about what Bentonville has to offer:

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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business, finance, strategy, or related area and 8 years’ experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting, or related area
Option 2: 10 years’ experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business, finance, strategy, or related area and 9 Years of relevant experience in Retail, eCommerce, Strategy, Operations, Management Consulting or related area., Supervisory experience (if People Leadership is required by the role)

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America