Manager, Project Management

Walmart, Inc.

$70K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years of project management experience, or 4 years of applicable experience.
  • Experience in leading complex, cross-functional programs reflecting business strategy.
  • Strong technical knowledge of critical power systems including UPS and electrical distribution.
  • Ability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proven leadership capabilities in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
  • Experience influencing stakeholders and driving alignment while balancing competing priorities.
  • Commitment to ethical standards and maintaining high integrity in project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and project sponsors to align priorities and expectations.
  • Lead multiple initiatives by coordinating strategy and communication across cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor and manage financial performance while addressing and mitigating risks.
  • Promote continuous improvement and uphold program standards in the face of challenges.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, focusing on leadership development opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain ethical standards in all project activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
  • Full tuition coverage for programs from high school to bachelor's degrees through the Live Better U initiative.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Manager, Project Management leads multiple projects by collaborating with stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive plans that align with business objectives. This role ensures effective communication, monitors budgets, and manages risks to deliver solutions on schedule. The position fosters strong relationships with project sponsors and teams, promotes continuous improvement, and supports associate development through coaching and mentoring. Upholding company values and ethical standards, the manager drives results with integrity while advancing operational excellence and customer-focused outcomes in a dynamic environment.
About the team:

The Critical Power team ensures the reliability and scalability of electrical and cooling infrastructure across Walmart's supply chain and retail facilities. Leading end-to-end program execution for power systems, the team partners with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance performance, safety, and uptime. Focused on standardized, scalable solutions, the team drives continuous process improvements, risk reduction, and cost optimization. By supporting new initiatives and modernizing infrastructure, the team enables business growth while ensuring compliance with standards. Combining technical expertise with strong program management, the team executes complex initiatives that support operational continuity and future innovation.
What you'll do:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and sponsors to ensure alignment on priorities, expectations, and outcomes.
  • Lead multiple initiatives by driving strategy, communication, and alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor financial performance, identify and manage risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Promote continuous improvement and uphold program standards while navigating complex challenges.
  • Provide leadership and development opportunities for team members through mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and maintain high ethical standards while delivering results that support operational excellence and customer-focused outcomes.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional programs aligned to business and infrastructure strategy.
  • Strong technical understanding of critical power systems, including UPS, precision IT cooling, and electrical distribution in small to large scale facilities or data center environments.
  • Ability to assess risk, optimize system reliability, and support infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Experience managing budgets, analyzing performance, and driving continuous improvement
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and navigate competing priorities.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values in all project activities.


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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years' experience in project management, business, operations, or related area OR 4 years' experience in project management, business, operations, or related area.
1 year's experience working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Data analytics and project management systems, Supervisory experience

Masters: Business

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification
Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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