(USA) Senior Manager, Architecture

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Architecture Management is a licensed architect and people leader responsible for shaping how Walmart’s architectural strategy is delivered across the enterprise.  This role supports AOR strategy, consultant selection and assignments, onboarding, mentorship, performance, and document quality—ensuring Walmart has the right architectural capabilities aligned to the right work. The Senior Manager will strengthen consultant accountability, identify capability and performance opportunities, and influence how architectural resources support evolving business and design priorities.  Through strong partnerships and architectural leadership, this role directly impacts design quality, delivery consistency, and the meaningful environments experienced by millions of customers and associates.
About the team:
The Architecture Management team connects Walmart’s design strategy with the people and partnerships that bring it to life. Through architectural leadership and a strong network of design partners, the team shapes meaningful spaces that enhance customer experience, support associates, and serve communities. The team leads strategy, consultant partnerships, mentorship, performance management, and document quality to ensure architectural excellence at scale. This role offers the opportunity to lead beyond design, develop talent, build strong partnerships, and influence how design shapes environments experienced by millions. Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to help shape what comes next.
What you'll do:

• Support Architecture Management strategy, connecting Walmart’s design direction with the architectural partners and capabilities needed to deliver at scale.
• Shape AOR strategy and assignments based on expertise, capacity, performance, and business needs.
• Lead consultant partnerships, onboarding, mentorship, performance, document quality, and accountability.
• Provide architectural leadership and professional judgment across design, constructability, code, standards, and execution challenges.
• Partner across Design, Prototype, Engineering, Construction, and business teams to strengthen alignment and resolve challenges.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of consultants. 
• Oversee consultant contracts, fees, and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement across Walmart’s architectural partner network.

What you'll bring:

• Licensed architect with strong architectural expertise and experience leading complex, multi-project portfolios.
• Proven success building and managing high-performing AOR and consultant partnerships.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop both associates and external design partners.
• Strong understanding of architectural documentation, constructability, building codes, and quality expectations.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect design decisions, consultant capabilities, and business priorities.
• Confidence navigating complex challenges and influencing across functions and leadership levels.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills grounded in trust, clarity, and accountability.
• Passion for developing people, improving performance, and creating meaningful spaces for customers and associates.

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 :
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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 Technology, Architecture, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in retail store design, or a related area OR 5 years’ experience in retail store design, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Project Management, Retail Industry, Supervising Associates

Architectural Services - CADD - Certification

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.