Role 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. This role helps reduce fire and property risk across retail and/or supply chain facilities by partnering with business and technical teams to evaluate risk, develop controls, and implement continuous improvement programs for fire and life safety needs. The role also includes mentoring associates, fostering a culture of integrity, and collaborating cross-functionally to support continuous improvement and operational excellence aligned with company values.
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 do:
- Serve as a subject matter expert for fire safety & compliance.
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Coordinate with stakeholders to support implementation of fire safety initiatives; track actions, timelines, and deliverables.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to support fire safety & fire code related design, construction, and life safety initiatives.
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Support development and maintenance of fire and life safety program components (standards, guidance, training content, and communications).
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Support fire system design and construction standards and principles by gathering requirements, maintaining documentation, and driving execution through key business partners.
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Support Real Estate / Facilities Services in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving fire code and fire protection system deficiencies.
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).
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Experience supporting projects or construction-related work (planning, coordination, documentation, and stakeholder follow-through).
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Risk-minded approach balances compliance needs with business priorities.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
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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.
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Demonstrated capability in managing compliance programs and safety monitoring initiatives.
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 $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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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.
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
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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.
