Walmart

(USA) Director, Program Management

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in program management with cross-functional team leadership.
  • Strong leadership skills for talent development and fostering collaboration.
  • Expertise in business analysis, forecasting, and resource planning.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder influence and strategy support.
  • Proven track record of implementing process improvements and managing projects effectively.
  • Commitment to ethical standards and fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business objectives and customer needs to develop and implement program management plans.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize and evaluate enterprise-wide projects.
  • Drive process improvements through gap analyses and implementation of best practices.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to identify risks and communicate priorities.
  • Foster talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
  • Model company values and maintain ethical standards across programs.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) with company matching and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and paid education programs.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Role summary:
The (USA) Director, Program Management provides strategic leadership by aligning business objectives with customer needs to develop and implement effective program strategies. This role oversees cross-functional teams, drives process improvements, and ensures program performance meets organizational goals. The position requires collaboration with senior leaders to manage risks, resources, and stakeholder engagement while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous learning. The Director champions talent development and operational excellence to deliver impactful results that support Walmart's commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.
What you'll do:
  • Provide strategic direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs to develop and implement effective program management plans.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize, scope, and evaluate enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Drive continuous process improvements by conducting gap analyses and implementing best practices to enhance program performance.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify risks, communicate priorities, and support informed decision-making.
  • Foster talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build a skilled and engaged workforce.
  • Promote integrity and compliance by modeling company values and maintaining ethical standards across programs.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in program management with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Strong leadership skills to develop talent, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Expertise in analyzing business objectives, forecasting, and resource planning to align programs with organizational goals.
  • Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, present complex information clearly, and build support for business strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and manage multiple enterprise-wide projects effectively.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a positive 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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