Director – Reliability Maintenance Management

Position Summary...

The Director, Reliability Maintenance Management leads the development and execution of strategies to enhance operational reliability and maintenance excellence across facilities. This role oversees vendor relationships, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and applies data-driven insights to optimize asset performance and minimize risks. The director collaborates cross-functionally to align maintenance programs with business objectives, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. By fostering operational excellence and managing change effectively, this position supports sustained facility performance and contributes to Walmart’s commitment to efficient, reliable operations.

About the team:
This team is committed to ensuring reliable and efficient site operations by supporting mechanical functions and maintenance activities. They drive operational excellence by resolving challenges, facilitating cross-departmental communication, and implementing best practices. Managing vendor relationships and overseeing facility maintenance, the team continuously improves performance and reliability. Utilizing strong business acumen and technical expertise, they collaborate effectively to maintain smooth workflows and support organizational objectives. Their dedication to operational efficiency ensures site teams perform their duties seamlessly and safely, contributing to sustained business success.

What you'll do...

• Lead reliability maintenance strategies to enhance product performance and operational continuity.
• Oversee troubleshooting standards and collaborate with vendors to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Develop and implement evaluation metrics to monitor and improve hardware reliability programs.
• Guide cross-functional teams in operational excellence and change management initiatives.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement processes.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Advise on procurement, contract management, and risk mitigation to support business objectives.
• Foster collaboration across departments to align maintenance goals with organizational priorities.

What you'll bring...

• Extensive experience in reliability centered maintenance and operational excellence within large-scale facilities.
• Proven ability to lead vendor management, including evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong expertise in change management and business process improvement to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Proficiency in data analysis and digital literacy to develop insights and influence strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated skills in project delivery, contract management, and budgeting aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and communicate complex technical and business information clearly.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in maintenance operations.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field AND 6 years’ experience in maintenance, operations or related field OR 8 years’ experience in maintenance, operations, or related field.
2 years' experience in multi-unit maintenance support

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Heavy equipment or related area, Leading cross-functional task forces or projects, Supervisory experienceMasters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer EngineeringLean Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.