As the Senior Manager of Store Space Design, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of store remodels and format initiatives that drive sales growth, enhance profitability, and elevate the customer experience. This role is pivotal in shaping the physical retail environment to align with business goals and customer expectations.

Strategic Project Scoping: Define and refine the scope of remodel and format projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Use store templates and data-driven insights to guide decision‑making and prioritize initiatives that deliver measurable impact. Partner with Format Team, merchandising, operations, real estate, and other key stakeholders to understand project scope and translate them into actionable design plans.

Store Analysis & Planning: Lead in-store assessments to evaluate layout effectiveness, operational flow, and customer engagement. Use findings to inform store layout and design recommendations and optimize space utilization.

Resource Management: Oversee in house team of planners and collaboration with design partners, managing timelines, and deliverables. Ensure external resources are leveraged effectively to support large-scale projects.

Design Optimization & Tools: Utilize space planning tools and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement. Provide actionable recommendations to enhance store layouts and maximize productivity. Inspire and guide team members to adopt best practices in design and planning.

Leadership Engagement: Present strategic proposals and project plans to senior leadership, securing buy‑in and support for key initiatives. 5-7 Years of Retail planning and design ~ Revit/AutoCAD experience ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Bluebeam)



~ Strong understanding of strategic planning and data analytics, ~ Strong leadership and communication skills, and project management ~ drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; Serve Our Customers... Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni‑merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers.

Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy. seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk‑taking; Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage current digital tools and ways of working. Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law. To support resume screening, interviews and other candidate evaluations, we may use artificial‑intelligence‑powered tools, including internal or third‑party developed automated decision‑making tools.

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📌 Senior Manager of Planning and Performance Management (Mississauga)
🏢 Walmart Canada
📍 Mississauga