Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Solutions

Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Solutions sits within Walmart’s Global Intellectual Property & Brand Protection team. The team is responsible for protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of sellers, suppliers, and other rights owners, creating a more trusted marketplace for customers. This team is part of the larger Global eCommerce & Marketplace Compliance organization.

The right person in this role leads the strategy, delivery, and management of product and operational solutions in the areas of intellectual property and brand protection. This person reports to the Senior Director, Global Intellectual Property & Brand Protection.

What you'll do...

• Identify, develop, and manage the development of a portfolio of product and operational solutions essential to scaling an effective compliance program
• Collaborate with partners in Compliance, Legal, Product, and Engineering, with a subject matter expertise in intellectual property and brand protection
• Build and scale a unified, global brand portal and brand engagement program
• Solve for difficult problems and challenges inherent in operating an effective compliance program
• Manage a variety of priorities and timelines in an organized and efficient manner

What you’ll bring….

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in intellectual property or brand protection
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly as it relates to the development of product solutions to mitigate risk
• Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Proven experience building and scaling compliance tools
• Strong management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working in eCommerce, retail, or technology-driven environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) into compliance tools and program
• Corporate Compliance, Engineering, and/or Product Management experience

Location: Bentonville, AR. In-office presence required 5 days per week.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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...

9440 Tba, Bentonville, AR 72716-0001, 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.