Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Walmart Connect (Policy)

Position Summary...

Walmart Connect is key to Walmart’s growth strategy. Walmart has built a closed-loop media business division of America’s largest omnichannel retailer. Walmart Connect offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to reach their desired customers, no matter where, how and when they shop. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility team within the largest company in the world.

What you'll do...

Walmart Connect is a leading ad tech platform, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and integrity. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager who will support Walmart as it embarks on its journey as one of the fastest growing and cutting-edge retail media and ad tech businesses in the US. As Walmart Connect (Walmart’s retail media business and ad tech business) grows, innovates, and scales, we are looking for a Senior Manager who can help the Compliance team cater to needs of this high growth business, as it relates to policy, such as the Advertising Policy. 
Reporting into the Walmart Connect Director of Compliance and Ethics (US), the Senior Manager, Compliance will play a pivotal role in policy governance, management and development, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and maintain the trust of our partners and clients.  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

•  Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive policies to ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. 

• Manage the governance of Walmart Connect Ad Policy and its change management procedures. 

• Manage the creation and enforcement of ad policies to ensure that all advertising content meets legal, ethical, and company standards. 

• Manage cross functional stakeholder reviews and SME input, into policy reviews, revisions and updates. 

• Support development of policy training and communications for different audiences (both tailored and companywide).  

• Conduct regular audits assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks around policy gaps and policy risks to business and customer experience. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the business Ad policy team, who you will collaborate closely with. 

• Ensure effective and timely policy updates and reporting to Director of Compliance, highlighting key issues and remediation plans. 

• Develop recommendations for product enhancements around policy controls, policy management and enforcement. 

• Provide training and education to employees on compliance-related topics, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior. 

•  Collaborate closely with Walmart Connect Legal as they provide guidance on changes and current relevant laws and regulations, by interpreting and updating company policies and procedures accordingly. 

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation for Walmart Connect where relevant to Compliance organization. 

• Create and develop AI solutions for policy management and governance. 

• Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset; create an environment that supports learning, innovation, compliance and ethics, and exhibit resilience in the face of setbacks.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, product, engineering, sales, operations, business operations, strategy, and marketing to ensure alignment of ad policies with product development, marketing strategies, and sales initiatives.  

• Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners. 

• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives and communicate to a variety of audiences with influence and inspiration to garner commitment and action. 

 What you’ll bring....

•  Professional skills and experience to contribute to an impactful and high performing team, one that is committed to developing innovative solutions, prioritizing our internal clients, operating with agility, and delivering results. 

• Analytical ability to synthesize information, triangulate findings, and create data-driven insights. 

• Experience successfully achieving short, medium, and long-term results while keeping future possibilities top of mind. 

• Strong people and communication skills to connect authentically with internal stakeholders, and partners. 

• Excellent judgment and the ability to interface with and influence peers and leaders. 

• High standards and the ability to hold project contributors accountable. 

• You’re stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale. 

• You accept and thrive in a tech-oriented, constantly evolving, fast paced, multi-dimensional environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Education and work experience

•  Advanced degree preferred - such as Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in Public Policy or Business and minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance and ethics, legal, policy management, program management or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, policy management, advertising, legal, program management or related area with at least 1 year of supervisory experience or in a leadership role.

• Experience within the advertising tech, retail media network, retailer, or related industry. 

• Deep understanding of advertising, FTC regulations, AI, advertising industry standards and data privacy laws preferred. 

• Proven track record of managing and/or implementing successful compliance programs. 

• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office. 

• Experience in corporate communications preferred. 

• Project Management experience or certification preferred. 

• Expertise in AI preferred. 

• Experience supporting global markets. 

Business and people leadership

• Proven experience in managing cross functional stakeholders and building strong relationships within an organization.  

• High degree of professional confidence and credibility with effective presence, strong written and verbal skills to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, including executive levels in the company.  

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. 

• Excellent execution, communication, and interpersonal skills  

• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Strong abilities to succeed and progress through periods of rapid growth and ambiguity.  

• Bring a sense of “fun” that inspires others and creates a healthy team environment.   

• Experience using technology solutions to scale and improve processes. 

Work location options:
Walmart Hub in Hoboken, NJ or Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, AR.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.
Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-30010: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 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.