Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart Canada

$96K — $186K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field with 4+ years in project management or related area, or 6+ years of similar experience
  • 2 years leading cross-functional teams
  • 3 years using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office
  • Proven expertise in program management with a successful project completion record
  • Excellent decision-making capabilities supported by data analysis and risk assessment

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying needs and developing priorities
  • Lead and develop associates through mentoring, coaching, and performance management
  • Partner with senior leaders to define goals and assess risks
  • Oversee program management process improvements by conducting analyses and ensuring alignment with company strategy
  • Foster collaboration across teams to increase service capabilities

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off including parental, family care, and bereavement leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Walmart-paid education benefit program including tuition reimbursement
  • Company discounts and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Program Management, leads strategic initiatives within the People Team supporting Global Walmart Connect and Sam's Club Connect. This team drives operational excellence by delivering scalable people strategies, organizational planning, and impactful program execution. Collaborating cross-functionally, the team focuses on innovation, process improvement, and effective communication to meet evolving business needs. With a commitment to high standards and continuous learning, the team supports business success through informed decision-making and strong partnership with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

About the team: The People team for Walmart Connect seeks a Senior Manager to lead people enablement across the Global Advertising and Sam's Club Connect business, through strategic planning and program execution. The role combines HR partnership, technology adoption, analytics, and change leadership.

What you'll do...
  • Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying needs, developing priorities, and removing obstacles to enhance performance.•
  • Lead and develop associates through mentoring, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing team.•
  • Partner with senior leaders to define goals, assess risks, and communicate program requirements to stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Oversee program management process improvements by conducting analyses, developing solutions, and ensuring alignment with company strategy.
  • Foster collaboration across teams to increase service capabilities and implement process enhancements.
  • The Sr Manager will oversee, workforce planning, and cyclical programs including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, engagement, and the Annual Operating Plan.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in program management with the ability to drive multiple business plans and projects to successful completion.
  • Strong leadership skills to mentor, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams while establishing clear performance expectations.
  • Excellent decision-making capabilities supported by data analysis, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
  • Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders, senior leaders, and executive sponsors with clarity and influence.
  • Experience in process improvement, gap analysis, and implementation of best practices aligned with organizational strategy.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, compliance, and fostering a positive, high-performing work environment.


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.

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00 - $186,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00

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.

2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.
3 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process, Master's degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area, Project Management Certification

Primary Location...

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America

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