Senior Director, Real Estate - Asset Digital Enabl... at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

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What you'll do...



The Walmart Facility Services team is composed of over 5,000 associates and numerous contractors working to develop and execute a world-class, data-driven asset management strategy. Our mission is to optimize uptime and total cost of ownership for Walmart's assets across 5,000+ stores, clubs, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers. Walmart's Facility Services team is growing its responsibility and footprint to achieve its vision of becoming the world's most reliable and sustainable facility services platform - supporting our customers, members, associates, and communities in which we operate.



About this role:



This role is responsible for the end-to-end strategic development and execution of Walmart's facility asset digital transformation. This includes driving the digital enablement of critical assets such as refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and non-serialized assets like roofs and parking lots. This leader will oversee the implementation of a facility-agnostic digital twin, predictive maintenance strategies, and seamless integration of connected systems. This role will lead a team of asset managers, program managers, and digital transformation specialists to:

• Develop and refine digital strategies for refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and non-serialized assets across Walmart's global facility network.
  
  


• Oversee the creation and implementation of digital twin technologies that integrate spatial, static, and performance data across the entire lifecycle of facility assets.
  
  


• Define and deliver forward-facing digital strategies that ensure hardware-agnostic, connected systems capable of adapting to future business needs.
  
  


• Manage the development of asset controls standards, specifications, guidelines, network architectures, and support SLAs to drive asset uptime and reliability.
  
  


• Lead the onboarding and validation of networked facility assets, ensuring secure data flow and high-performance validation.
  
  


• Oversee capital planning and execution of building management upgrades, transitioning from obsolete hardware to modern technologies.
  
  


• Define condition-based monitoring rules and telemetry requirements to support predictive maintenance and AI-driven optimization.
  
  


• Lead and execute large-scale capital and operational expense projects related to facility asset upgrades and digital transformation.
  
  


• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Global Tech, Real Estate, Sustainability, Energy, and Procurement to maximize uptime and total cost of ownership for facility assets.
  
  

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing a complex facility asset portfolio, ensuring reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations across Walmart's vast network of stores, clubs, and distribution centers.



You'll Wow Us If You:

• Have 10+ years of experience in facility management, digital transformation, or asset management, with a focus on refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and non-serialized assets.
  
  


• Have a proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives, including the integration of IoT, AI, and predictive maintenance technologies to optimize facility operations.
  
  


• Are experienced in developing and executing digital strategies that integrate hardware-agnostic, connected systems.
  
  


• Have a deep understanding of asset lifecycle management, including condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance.
  
  


• Have experience managing large internal teams and overseeing vendor/contractor networks across multiple regions.
  
  


• Have expertise in driving large-scale technology upgrades, including managing capital and OPEX plans, particularly related to asset management and system modernization.
  
  


• Are data-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of using analytics to drive decision-making and asset investment strategies.
  
  


• Excel at leading cross-functional collaboration with IT, Sustainability, Procurement, and other business units to ensure digital strategies are aligned with broader organizational goals.
  
  


• Have experience in managing complex, multi-site projects with a strong focus on execution, prioritization, and operational needs.
  
  


• Thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and are self-motivated to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
  
  

Leadership Expectations



Respect for the Individual: Builds high-performing, diverse teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and equitable experiences where associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all.


Respect for the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best, diverse talent.


Respect for the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.


Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.


Acts with Integrity: Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, and models our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.


Acts with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware.


Service to the Customer/Member: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.


Service to the Customer/Member: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.


Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.


Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.


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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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 Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 7 years' experience in
architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 9 years' experience in architecture, construction management,
engineering, or related area.
3 years' supervisory experience.




Preferred Qualifications...



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


Managing budgets, Managing profit and loss reporting, Project Management


Masters: Business Administration


Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification




Primary Location...



2501 Se J Street Ste B, Bentonville, AR 72712-7761, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.


"You have to think of how to save the company money, save the store money, save the customer money-and one impacts the others." - Kenisha, Real Estate and Portfolio Sr. Manager



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