Manager, Utility Partnerships- Walmart Energy

Position Summary...

The Manager, Utility Partnerships oversees utility vendor relationships across electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane services for the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This role supports regulatory proceedings, manages utility cost forecasting, and executes utility product approvals. The position involves developing strategic partnerships with utility leaders, securing energy efficiency incentives, and leading a team to meet operational and sustainability goals. The manager ensures compliance with company policies while fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and delivers value aligned with Walmart's mission and standards.

The Utility Partnership Operation Team manages relationships with utility partners across the U.S. and Canada to ensure reliable power access for Walmart projects. The team oversees daily utility operations, coordinates facility air traffic control, and drives strategic partnerships. By aligning internal teams with external stakeholders, they support project execution and optimize utility services. The team emphasizes effective communication, financial and energy analysis, and operational management to maintain seamless facility operations. Their work includes managing utility costs, regulatory support, and fostering collaboration to enhance service delivery and support Walmart's operational goals.

What you'll do...

• Manage utility partnerships across electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane vendors in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
• Assess utility rate reviews and regulations to support cost management and regulatory proceedings.
• Track and monetize approved and proposed utility rate increases to aid cost forecasting and regulatory efforts.
• Execute utility product approvals and manage interval data acquisition for platform development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility leaders and trade organizations to support operational and sustainability goals.
• Oversee procurement of utility incentives for energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging deployments.
• Lead and mentor associates, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a high-performing team environment.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing utility partnerships and vendor relationships across multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of energy consumption, energy management, and utility rate structures.
• Expertise in regulatory proceedings, rate reviews, and cost forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with utility leaders and trade organizations.
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management with a focus on energy efficiency initiatives.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and supporting organizational values.

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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in energy, finance, business, or related area OR 2 years'' experience in energy, finance, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master's degree in Energy, Finance, Business, or related area., Prior work experience in a large-scale global business., Utilities business

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. The Manager, Utility Partnerships oversees utility vendor relationships across electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane services for the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This role supports regulatory proceedings, manages utility cost forecasting, and executes utility product approvals. The position involves developing strategic partnerships with utility leaders, securing energy efficiency incentives, and leading a team to meet operational and sustainability goals. The manager ensures compliance with company policies while fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and delivers value aligned with Walmart's mission and standards. The Utility Partnership Operation Team manages relationships with utility partners across the U.S. and Canada to ensure reliable power access for Walmart projects. The team oversees daily utility operations, coordinates facility air traffic control, and drives strategic partnerships. By aligning internal teams with external stakeholders, they support project execution and optimize utility services. The team emphasizes effective communication, financial and energy analysis, and operational management to maintain seamless facility operations. Their work includes managing utility costs, regulatory support, and fostering collaboration to enhance service delivery and support Walmart's operational goals.