Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Global Event Strategy and Solutions

Walmart$80K — $155K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or communications, or equivalent experience in project/event management.
  • 5-7 years of experience leading global event strategies and execution.
  • Strong project management skills: budget oversight and deadline compliance.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Expertise in developing strategic business plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Excellent communication skills for storytelling and engagement across channels.
  • Experience in team mentorship and development, fostering high performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of global events, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier engagement and drive campaigns.
  • Manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets to ensure compliance.
  • Develop strategic business plans, identifying and removing obstacles to performance.
  • Mentor team members through coaching and performance evaluations.
  • Use data-driven insights to influence event strategies and communication methods.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase program, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off including PTO, parental leave, and bereavement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Company discounts and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Education assistance program covering tuition, books, and fees for various degree options.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Global Event Strategy and Solutions leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of global events and initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. This role drives engagement through innovative communication strategies and ensures alignment with business objectives while managing resources, budgets, and timelines. The position fosters strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders to support change initiatives and continuous improvement. It also emphasizes team development, operational excellence, and adherence to company values to enhance the overall impact of global event programs.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and completion of global events and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with merchants, suppliers, and internal teams to expand the supplier base and drive impactful campaigns.
  • Manage project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resources to maintain compliance and adapt to evolving requirements.
  • Develop and communicate strategic business plans, removing obstacles to optimize performance and achieve targets.
  • Mentor and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing environment.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to influence change and enhance event strategies and communication methods.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience leading global event strategy and execution with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project management skills, including budget oversight and deadline compliance.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing business plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Excellent communication skills to drive engagement and storytelling across multiple channels.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
  • Experience mentoring and developing team members to achieve high performance.
  • Data-driven decision-making to optimize event impact and operational efficiency.


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 $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.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications or related area and 3 years' experience in Project Management, Event Management or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in Project Management, Event Management or related area.

2 years' experience building and leading strategic presentations.

2 years' experience leading large projects in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Prior work experience in business analytics., Prior work experience in role with responsibility across various levels of organizations.

Primary Location...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

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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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