(USA) Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Fire Safety & Compliance, leads the development and execution of fire safety & compliance strategies within their area of responsibility. This role supports fire safety and compliance programs for the world’s largest retailer.

What you'll do

• Serve as a subject matter expert for fire safety & compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support implementation of fire safety initiatives; track actions, timelines, and deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support fire safety & fire code related design, construction, and life safety initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of fire and life safety program components (standards, guidance, training content, and communications).
• Support fire system design and construction standards and principles by gathering requirements, maintaining documentation, and driving execution through key business partners.
• Support Real Estate / Facilities Services in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving fire code and fire protection system deficiencies.

About the team

Walmart’s Fire Safety & Compliance team is dedicated to safeguarding associates, customers, facilities, and business operations by ensuring adherence to fire codes and life safety standards across the enterprise. The team collaborates with store operations, real estate, maintenance, asset protection, compliance, and regulatory authorities to identify risks, support inspections, address deficiencies, and promote safe, compliant environments. This group plays a vital role in maintaining regulatory compliance and mitigating risks, contributing to the company’s commitment to safety and operational excellence through effective communication and strategic partnership.

What you'll bring

• Working knowledge of fire safety and/or fire code principles (e.g., gained through engineering, risk management, enforcement, facilities, construction, or EH&S roles).
• Experience supporting projects or construction-related work (planning, coordination, documentation, and stakeholder follow-through).
• Risk-minded approach balances compliance needs with business priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, risk management, property insurance, loss control, environmental health & safety, or related field.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and compliance risk management.
• Demonstrated capability in managing compliance programs and safety monitoring initiatives.

Additional Compensation

• Annual salary range: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Stock

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

• Masters: Business Administration
• Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification