Director, Business Strategy, HVAC/R Strategy - International/Growth

Position Summary...

The HVAC and refrigeration asset strategy team oversees comprehensive HVAC and refrigeration performance across the portfolio, managing system design, specification, maintenance, and field support. We establish design standards and develop asset and capital investment strategies to optimize equipment performance and lifecycle management. By setting maintenance approaches, we enhance reliability, uptime, and total cost of ownership. Collaborating closely with operations and service providers, the team addresses complex challenges through root-cause analysis and implements scalable best practices. This role requires expertise in business strategies, strategic prioritization, leadership, change management, and cross-functional team coordination to drive sustained operational excellence.

What you'll do...

About the Team: 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 the Role: This role is responsible for the end-to-end strategic development of refrigeration and HVAC asset strategy, supporting international WM markets and planning for future organizational growth. This includes refrigeration and HVAC asset end of life strategy and preventative and reactive maintenance programs across Walmart’s entire fleet of facilities. Specifically, this leader will manage a team of asset managers, program managers, and project managers to:

• Develop and refine HVAC and refrigeration equipment standards in collaboration internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee procurement strategies for refrigeration and HVAC systems in partnership with Global Procurement.
• Establish commissioning protocols to ensure optimized equipment performance from installation.
• Define lifecycle management strategies for refrigeration and HVAC assets, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance approaches.
• Develop training and best practices for field execution teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Act as the subject matter expert for field teams supporting day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Lead and execute large capital and operational expense projects for refrigeration and HVAC infrastructure upgrades.
• Identify spare parts protocols alongside the Facility Services Parts team to improve repair efficiency.
• Build and manage capital and OPEX plans to drive cost-effective refrigeration and HVAC operations.
• Work cross-functionally with WM International, Upstream growth, Realty, Construction, Sustainability, Energy, and Procurement teams to maximize uptime and total cost of ownership.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing strategy a large OPEX and capital plan, ensuring one of the world’s largest refrigeration and HVAC fleets operates reliably and sustainably around the globe. You’ll Wow Us If You:

• Have 10+ years of experience leading national multi-facility HVAC and refrigeration maintenance programs.
• Have a proven track record of developing and scaling proactive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Are well-versed in end-to-end asset lifecycle management for refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Have experience leading cross functional and managing vendor/contractor networks (4,000+).
• Have deep knowledge of maintenance contract negotiation and supplier management within the HVAC and refrigeration space.
• Are skilled in driving the transition from reactive maintenance to reliability-centered maintenance.
• Are data-driven, detail-oriented, and adept at using analytics to inform asset investment decisions.
• Excel at managing complex, multi-site projects with a focus on operational needs, prioritization, and execution.
• Can lead cross-functional collaboration to align business goals and operational needs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are self-motivated to drive continuous improvement.

This is a key leadership role in Walmart’s Facility Services organization, directly shaping the future of refrigeration and HVAC asset management at one of the largest retailers in the world.

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 :
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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 Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 6 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.
2 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 team

Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Mathematics, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation

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.