Job Description

Walton Enterprises (WEI) is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Strategy Manager. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to support cross-functional strategy and operations projects in a highly complex and dynamic environment, conduct detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform strategic initiatives, and work collaboratively with senior leaders across a variety of business functions.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:

• a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
• an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
• fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement

About the Position

You will join a top-notch team and support the Head of Strategy and Operations, as well as WEI’s entire functional leadership team by driving strategic imperatives across the organization. In addition, you will support WEI’s President and Head of Strategy & Operations in engaging with the WEI Board and developing materials for critical governance meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of cross-functional projects across WEI, with supervision of the Head of Strategy and Operations
• Conduct sophisticated quantitative and qualitative analysis on a variety of topic areas
• Support WEI’s President and Head of Strategy & Operations in engagement with the WEI Board and Walton family, providing strategic thought partnership and execution support (e.g., developing Board materials)
• Project manage development of annual strategy plans and tracking of progress towards organizational goals
• Support organizations in the Walton ecosystem on ad hoc strategic projects, including but not limited to social impact related efforts

Who we are looking for

Qualifications required for your success

• 4 years professional strategy experience in a top tier strategy consulting or a professional services firm
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong strategic orientation, comfortable operating in and navigating fast paced and complex environments and applying strategic frameworks to analyze problems and help develop solutions
• Strong presence, presentation, and communication skills with ability to translate and communicate complex and challenging topics in a variety of forums, tailoring communications to effectively fit and influence the targeted audience
• Project Management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while navigating complex work processes, tight timelines and changing priorities
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Familiarity with family offices or family philanthropy
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)
• Experience working in a start-up environment or mission driven organization

Personal attributes that support your success

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
• You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
• A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
• A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
• You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
• Demonstrated high intelligence, honesty, and discretion; maintains confidentiality
• You are flexible, down to earth and have a good sense of humor
• Capacity to be proactive, by anticipating needs and always looking ahead; a self-starter
• Superior organizational skills, with significant attention to detail
• Comfort with a flexible environment and with circumstances that will require a high tolerance for ambiguity

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Basic Qualifications

• 4 years professional strategy experience in a top tier strategy consulting or a professional services firm
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong strategic orientation, comfortable operating in and navigating fast paced and complex environments and applying strategic frameworks to analyze problems and help develop solutions
• Strong presence, presentation, and communication skills with ability to translate and communicate complex and challenging topics in a variety of forums, tailoring communications to effectively fit and influence the targeted audience
• Project Management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while navigating complex work processes, tight timelines and changing priorities
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)