Director, People Strategy - AI Acceleration

Position Summary...

The Director, People Strategy - AI Acceleration leads the strategic development and integration of AI-native business systems to modernize the Global People portfolio and drive enterprise-wide digital fluency. Acting as a critical bridge between Enterprise AI and functional execution, this role ensures all functional AI initiatives remain strictly aligned with the People AI Office’s strategic roadmap, governance protocols, and prioritization standards to drive cohesive enterprise-wide execution. The Director fosters a culture of "applied learning" and continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights to measure capability growth and correlate AI adoption with measurable productivity gains.

About the team:

The People AI Office leads AI-driven transformation across global people workflows by establishing strategy, governance, and prioritization standards to scale AI solutions effectively. The team advances operational excellence through applied learning and AI deployment, converting pilots into production tools. Focused on people transformation, operational modernization, and scalable innovation, it enhances productivity and digital fluency. By aligning innovation with enterprise standards, the office ensures AI integration supports efficient, high-performing, and connected associate experiences, positioning Walmart as a leader in AI-enabled people functions and processes.

What you'll do...

• Execute the integration of AI-native business systems across the Global People portfolio by identifying automation gaps and ensuring all functional initiatives adhere to established strategy, governance, and prioritization standards. 
• Lead the full lifecycle of AI solution development—from defining functional requirements for "agent-led" workflows to scaling high-impact pilots into production-ready tools. 
• Accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption by deploying applied, task-based learning pathways that validate real-world proficiency and build lasting skills across the workforce. 
• Utilize pre- and post-assessment analytics to track capability growth and correlate AI adoption with measurable productivity gains across functional teams.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in technical product management or solution design, specifically in translating business "toil" into scalable AI agents and automated process improvements.
• Strong organizational leadership with the ability to drive strategic prioritization and execute business plans effectively.
• Experience in change management strategy and technology integration to enhance system development and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, present updates, and foster collaboration across teams.
• Ability to analyze business objectives, measure outcomes, and identify improvement opportunities aligned with company goals.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering a positive associate and customer experience.
• Proficiency in KPI management and leveraging data analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

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 Human Resources, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 5 years’ experience in human resources, communication, journalism, business, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in human resources, communications, business, or related area . 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Project Management

Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

806 Excellence 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.