Walmart
Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - IP Controls
Walmart, San Bruno, California, United States, 94066
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics (IP Controls) leads the design and optimization of global intellectual property enforcement controls across Walmart’s ecommerce platforms. The right person in this role will develop scalable systems that prevent brand evasion and counterfeit activity with a focus on high-recognition brands and risk-based enforcement. The Senior Manager oversees a small team and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance controls, mitigate risk, and balance operational brand protection and compliance priorities and impact. About the team
We are a global team of intellectual property and brand protection professionals committed to safeguarding customer trust and marketplace integrity. Our work spans enforcement strategy, policy alignment, and operational execution. We partner closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, and international stakeholders to ensure Walmart’s IP controls are effective, scalable, and responsive to evolving risks. The team values critical thinking, ownership, and a shared commitment to customer trust. What you'll do
Lead the development and refinement of global IP enforcement controls, including automated and semi-automated systems to detect and block brand evasion tactics. Establish and manage risk-based controls for high-recognition brands, including enhanced vetting and geographic restrictions. Monitor violation trends and ensure high-risk accounts are escalated appropriately in alignment with compliance standards. Oversee a hybrid team of internal and outsourced agents executing IP control workflows. Drive operational excellence through data-driven improvements and cross-functional collaboration. Partner with Legal, Policy, Business, and Operations teams to ensure enforcement systems remain accurate, scalable, and brand-sensitive. What you'll bring
3–5+ years of experience in intellectual property enforcement, brand protection, or compliance operations. Proven ability to design and implement scalable enforcement systems across global platforms. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance enforcement rigor with business impact. Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and leading geographically distributed teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A high degree of ownership and independence—able to lead complex initiatives with minimal oversight and navigate competing priorities. Bachelor’s degree. Expertise in Excel with the ability to analyze data and trends to inform strategic planning and operational improvements. 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. Benefits and compensation
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for 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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Salary information: 850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States; The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00 (San Bruno, CA) and $90,000.00-$180,000.00 (Bentonville, AR). Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. For certain positions, stock may be offered. Location
Primary Location: 850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America Other
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have 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.
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The Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics (IP Controls) leads the design and optimization of global intellectual property enforcement controls across Walmart’s ecommerce platforms. The right person in this role will develop scalable systems that prevent brand evasion and counterfeit activity with a focus on high-recognition brands and risk-based enforcement. The Senior Manager oversees a small team and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance controls, mitigate risk, and balance operational brand protection and compliance priorities and impact. About the team
We are a global team of intellectual property and brand protection professionals committed to safeguarding customer trust and marketplace integrity. Our work spans enforcement strategy, policy alignment, and operational execution. We partner closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, and international stakeholders to ensure Walmart’s IP controls are effective, scalable, and responsive to evolving risks. The team values critical thinking, ownership, and a shared commitment to customer trust. What you'll do
Lead the development and refinement of global IP enforcement controls, including automated and semi-automated systems to detect and block brand evasion tactics. Establish and manage risk-based controls for high-recognition brands, including enhanced vetting and geographic restrictions. Monitor violation trends and ensure high-risk accounts are escalated appropriately in alignment with compliance standards. Oversee a hybrid team of internal and outsourced agents executing IP control workflows. Drive operational excellence through data-driven improvements and cross-functional collaboration. Partner with Legal, Policy, Business, and Operations teams to ensure enforcement systems remain accurate, scalable, and brand-sensitive. What you'll bring
3–5+ years of experience in intellectual property enforcement, brand protection, or compliance operations. Proven ability to design and implement scalable enforcement systems across global platforms. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance enforcement rigor with business impact. Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and leading geographically distributed teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A high degree of ownership and independence—able to lead complex initiatives with minimal oversight and navigate competing priorities. Bachelor’s degree. Expertise in Excel with the ability to analyze data and trends to inform strategic planning and operational improvements. 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. Benefits and compensation
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for 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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Salary information: 850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States; The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00 (San Bruno, CA) and $90,000.00-$180,000.00 (Bentonville, AR). Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. For certain positions, stock may be offered. Location
Primary Location: 850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America Other
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have 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.
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