Senior Manager, Corporate Development and M&A

Job Description

Senior Manager, Corporate Development and M&A | Walmart

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Walmart, located in Bentonville, AR. Walmart operates a vast global retail and supply chain network, continually seeking to expand its capabilities and market presence. This position is central to leading complex strategic initiatives aimed at driving business growth and optimizing performance across the organization. The Senior Manager will be responsible for identifying critical acquisition opportunities, conducting thorough financial analyses, and supporting key negotiations, directly contributing to Walmart’s long-term strategic success and corporate development objectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Senior Manager
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Bentonville, AR
• Pay: $90000–$180000 yearly
• Team: The Corporate Development and Integration team, driving strategic growth through cross-functional initiatives and complex project management.
• Mission: Lead strategic initiatives to drive business growth, optimize performance, and identify M&A opportunities for value creation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Problem Solving: Lead complex problem-solving initiatives and oversee the implementation of corrective actions across various organizational functions.
• Strategy Development: Develop and rigorously evaluate corporate development strategies, encompassing mergers and acquisitions screening, detailed valuation, and comprehensive due diligence processes.
• Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent M&A projects, strictly adhering to established timelines, allocated resources, and high-quality standards.
• Negotiation Support: Facilitate thorough negotiation preparations and actively support contract discussions by providing precise, data-driven insights.
• Decision Influence: Communicate strategic impacts clearly to senior leadership and influence key decision-making processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Merger & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, or Business Development, or 5 years in those areas including Engineering, with proven ability to lead complex M&A projects and negotiations.
• Skills: Financial acumen to analyze performance, forecast changes, and develop business-centric solutions aligned with corporate strategy; expertise in project and program management, ensuring alignment of resources, timelines, and stakeholder collaboration; excellent communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and present data-driven insights to senior leadership; demonstrated ability to identify risks, propose corrective actions, and drive strategic alignment across multiple business units; proficiency in business development and negotiation to support deal execution and value creation.
• Bonus: Master’s degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or a related field; demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.