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Senior Director, Operations- Strategy, Risk Management

WalmartBentonville, Arkansas

$130,000 - $260,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Part-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
PMP
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$130,000-$260,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Position Summary...

LMD Trust & Safety protects the integrity of the delivery platform and continuously improves how we manage risk across the delivery lifecycle. We operate through always-on (24/7) programs, data-driven quality and performance management, and close cross-functional partnership with Product, Legal, Compliance, and Claims. This role sets the long-term direction for safety and incident management operations—ensuring our processes scale with the business while delivering fair, consistent, and defensible outcomes.Lead the strategy and execution of safety, incident response, and risk mitigation operations for Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery (LMD) platform. In this highly visible role, you’ll build scalable, defensible operating models that protect drivers, strengthen platform trust, and enable growth—while partnering closely with Legal, Risk, and senior business leaders. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and can translate risk signals into operational excellence, this is a chance to shape how safety and integrity operate at scale.

What you'll do...

  • Set end-to-end strategy for safety and incident management operations, ensuring scalable, high-quality execution
  • Drive operational health through KPIs, QA insights, dispute signals, and continuous improvement
  • Lead litigation and claims support, including legal request fulfillment, record quality/retention, and counsel coordination
  • Build 24/7 coverage models across internal teams and third-party vendors
  • Establish AI decisioning guardrails and escalation paths for automated and human-in-the-loop workflows
What you’ll bring…
  • 10+ years in operations, safety, incident response, litigation/claims support, asset protection, or related fields
  • 5+ years leading leaders and influencing cross-functional organizations
  • Proven ability to build scalable process frameworks in regulated or high-risk environments
  • Strong data-driven operating cadence (KPIs, QA, SLAs) and executive-level communication
  • Bonus: last mile/gig platform experience; familiarity with arbitration, insurance claims, and compliance frameworks
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

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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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 6 years’ experience in operations, projectmanagement, 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 teamMasters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Operations ManagementProject Management- Project Management Professional- Certification

Primary Location...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

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FAQs About Senior Director, Operations- Strategy, Risk Management Jobs at Walmart

What is the work location for this position at Walmart?
This job at Walmart is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Walmart?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $130,000 and $260,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Walmart?
Walmart lists this position under the following employment categories:
  • Alternate-schedule
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
What experience level is required for this role at Walmart?
Walmart is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position includes Engineering (PE) and PMP. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Walmart for this role?
Walmart offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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