Senior Manager, Ad Policy Management - Walmart Connect

Senior Manager Of Ad Policy

Walmart Connect is key to Walmart's growth strategy. Walmart has built a ~$3 billion dollar closed-loop media business division of America's largest omnichannel retailer. Walmart Connect offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to reach their desired customers, no matter where, how, and when they shop. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, sellers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies using our full funnel ad solutions leveraging Walmart's in-store and online data. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service, these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers.

Walmart Connect is a leading ad tech platform, committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and integrity. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Manager of Ad Policy to provide strategic guidance and operational leadership for key ad policy programs and initiatives. This role will help drive the continued evolution of Ad Policy, shaping scalable processes across development, enablement, and enforcement to meet the needs of a growing and complex business. The Senior Manager will partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Sales, and other teams to ensure our advertising policies are clear, consistent, and applied effectively. This role requires strong judgment, cross-functional influence, and the ability to connect strategy to execution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and implementation of ad policy programs that enhance compliance, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen policy clarity, consistency, and application across business teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline communication, intake, and resolution processes, ensuring policies are clear, actionable, and easily understood by the business.
• Manage complex or high-impact policy escalations and provide structured recommendations.
• Monitor trends, identify root causes, and propose improvements to reduce repeat issues.
• Use data and available tools to identify insights and improve enforcement accuracy.
• Translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Advertising, or a related field.
• 6+ years' experience in online advertising, policy development, compliance, or risk management, including experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in leading large programs or cross-functional projects within high-growth or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

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.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: stock.

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field and 3 years' experience in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. Option 2: 6 years' experience in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 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.