Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills to utilize data and insights for decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across senior leaders
  • Experience in designing or improving processes for scalability
  • Commitment to ethical standards and teamwork environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field with relevant experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic talent growth initiatives across the organization
  • Partner with senior leaders to manage risks and align business priorities
  • Evaluate program effectiveness using data-driven metrics
  • Build trusted partnerships to connect strategy with execution
  • Drive continuous improvements in program outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match and stock purchase options
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and family care
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Education support through the Live Better U program with fully paid tuition and fees
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Senior Manager, Program Management leads the execution of multiple strategic business initiatives by aligning priorities, removing obstacles, and driving performance improvements. This role oversees cross-functional teams, fosters talent development, and ensures adherence to company policies and ethical standards. By partnering with senior leadership, the position supports informed decision-making, continuous process enhancements, and effective communication across stakeholders. The role emphasizes data-driven evaluation of program outcomes and champions a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence to deliver impactful business results aligned with organizational goals.

What you'll do...
  • Lead strategic talent growth initiatives spanning skills and competencies, promotion processes, and manager enablement to strengthen how technical talent is developed and advanced across the organization.
  • Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align priorities, manage risks, and deliver scalable, business-aligned solutions.
  • Use data, metrics, and stakeholder insights to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Build trusted partnerships, navigate ambiguity, and connect strategy with execution to deliver meaningful outcomes and an exceptional associate and manager experience.


What you'll bring...
  • Proven program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
  • Ability to influence and build trusted partnerships across senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholder groups, navigating ambiguity and driving alignment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data and insights to inform decisions, measure outcomes, and continuously improve programs.
  • Experience designing or improving business processes, operating models, or talent programs, with a focus on scalability, simplicity, and business impact.
  • Ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions to enhance program outcomes.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a positive, collaborative 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 $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...

806 Excellence 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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