Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Operations

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field
  • 3 years' experience in operations or project management, or 5 years' in a related area
  • 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Proven expertise in managing complex project initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and business trend analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead project work streams, managing timelines, resources, and communication
  • Analyze data and trends to provide insights for strategic decision-making
  • Develop and implement operational solutions to enhance efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align objectives and improve processes
  • Oversee budget management and approve related expenditures
  • Mentor team members, fostering a high-performing work environment
  • Monitor progress against goals and adjust plans as necessary

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and family care
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Operations leads the execution of complex projects and programs by managing timelines, resources, and performance metrics to ensure successful implementation. This role provides strategic decision support through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration, driving business efficiency and innovation. The position oversees project management, develops operational tools, and fosters strong partnerships to meet organizational goals. Additionally, it supports team development by mentoring and coaching, while upholding company policies and ethical standards. The role demands adaptability, continuous improvement, and a focus on delivering measurable results aligned with business objectives.
About the team:
This team leads the development and execution of layout, design, and capacity strategies supporting Walmart U.S. in-store fulfillment operations. Collaborating closely with Real Estate, Field Operations, and Store Design, the team ensures stores are optimized to meet evolving fulfillment needs. Responsibilities include reviewing space designs, supporting construction projects, monitoring capacity constraints, and planning special initiatives. The team also enables metadata support for cross-functional partners, fostering efficient project execution and operational improvements. Focused on creating an effective work environment, the team drives business goals through strong collaboration and strategic planning across multiple functions.
What you'll do:
  • Lead execution of project work streams by managing timelines, resources, and communication to ensure successful implementations.
  • Analyze data and business trends to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and implement innovative operational solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align business objectives and drive process improvements.
  • Oversee budget management and approve expenditures related to operational initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop team members, setting performance expectations and fostering a high-performing environment.
  • Monitor progress against goals, adjusting plans and developing contingency strategies as needed.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in operations and project management, with the ability to lead complex initiatives and manage multiple work streams effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing business solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support strategic goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, building partnerships and influencing stakeholders to drive execution.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating with executive leadership, navigating complex business discussions, and developing concise executive summaries that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
  • Skilled in managing budgets, and prioritizing assignments to meet business objectives.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.


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








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 Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 3 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 5 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area. 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leadership of cross-functional task forces or projects

Masters, Masters: Operations Management

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...

802 Respect 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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