Manager, Business Development - Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: This role is responsible for managing the intake and evaluation of new initiatives to support the growth and optimization of our facilities maintenance program. The role will assess financial viability, coordinate the development of business cases and presentations for Steering Committee (SteerCo) approval, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to execute approved pilots. This position ensures initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities, financially sound, and effectively implemented through strong communication, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined program coordination. About the team: Our team delivers world-class facilities maintenance while transforming Walmarts internal technician program into a strategic enterprise advantage. Managing over 3.3 million annual work orders within a $2.3B maintenance program, we support preventative, scheduled, and reactive services. Expanding beyond Walmart stores, we now provide maintenance services to external businesses, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and financial discipline. By optimizing technician deployment, maintaining high service standards, and building a strong talent pipeline, we enhance asset strategy, improve data accuracy, reduce costs, and create scalable solutions that benefit associates, customers, and the broader enterprise. What you'll do: Manage the intake process for new initiatives, ensuring ideas are documented, prioritized, and aligned with strategic objectives. Evaluate financial viability by analyzing cost, margin potential, and operational impact using data and financial models. Use AI tools and data platforms (e.g., BigQuery) to analyze performance trends, opportunity sizing, and pilot outcomes. Develop clear business cases and executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint for Steering Committee (SteerCo) review and approval. Collaborate across operations, finance, and technology teams to align stakeholders and support pilot execution. Track pilot progress, measure results, and communicate insights using tools such as Tableau and other reporting platforms. What you'll bring: Proven experience in business development, sales strategy, or program management, with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously. High confidence in communication, with the ability to present ideas clearly and influence cross-functional partners and leadership. Advanced PowerPoint skills, capable of building clear, concise, executive-level presentations and business cases. Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills to assess initiative viability and measure performance. Experience using data tools (AI tools, BigQuery, Tableau, or similar) to generate insights and support decision-making. Self-starter mindset with accountability, adaptability, and a focus on delivering results. 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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 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. Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or related field and 2 years experience in business development, market development, product development, or related area OR 4 years experience in business development, market development, product development, or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Sales, Supervisory experience Primary Location... 814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. 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: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our 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 our family and create a career you're proud of.