Senior Director, Security Technology Platforms & Innovation– Global Security

Position Summary

(USA) Senior Director, Security Technology Platforms & Innovation – Global Security

Location:

Bentonville, AR

The Senior Director, Security leads the development and execution of comprehensive security strategies to mitigate risks and protect company assets globally. This role oversees insider threat programs, disaster response initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts while driving continuous improvement in security operations. Collaborating across multiple regions and stakeholders, the position ensures alignment with business objectives and legal standards.

• Drive end-to-end strategy and operationalization of Walmart’s Global Security Technology and Innovation ecosystem.
• Define scalable security technology architectures integrating camera vision, drones, AI analytics, and intelligent alerting platforms.
• Drive innovation and deployment strategies for advanced retail security use cases including ORC detection, workplace violence prevention, perimeter monitoring, parking lot intelligence, and active threat response.
• Partner closely with Global Tech, Asset Protection, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and enterprise stakeholders to align technology investments and deployment priorities.
• Lead enterprise response coordination and operational improvement activities related to security technology incidents and system disruptions.
• Represent global security technology strategy, innovation trends, and operational risk posture in executive leadership forums.

• 10+ years of experience in security technology operations, enterprise technology, asset protection innovation, or related domains.
• 5+ years leading senior leaders or large cross‑functional global teams.
• Experience leading enterprise‑scale deployments involving AI, computer vision, analytics, drones, IoT, or intelligent security technologies.
• Strong understanding of retail security operations, threat detection methodologies, and operational technology ecosystems.
• Demonstrated experience building scalable platforms, governance models, and vendor partnerships.
• Strong executive communication, business case development, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience operating within large‑scale, matrixed, or global enterprise environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Security, or related field and 6 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Emergency Management, Project Management;
Masters in Emergency Management, Human Resources, or Risk Management.

• Competitive salary range of $130,000–$260,000 with annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• 401(k) plan, stock purchase program, and company-paid life insurance.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Paid time off including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit covering 100% of tuition and books.

Walmart is 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.