(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart, Inc.

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of program management experience in complex business settings.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in team supervision and development.
  • Expertise in fostering cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong skills in process improvement and data analytics.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making abilities for influencing leadership.
  • Commitment to ethical standards and creating a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of business plans and projects by prioritizing needs and removing obstacles to performance.
  • Supervise and mentor associates, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to define program goals, risks, and communicate requirements effectively.
  • Drive continuous improvement through gap analyses and implementation of best practices.
  • Utilize data analytics to evaluate program performance and make strategic recommendations.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off, including sick leave and parental leave.
  • Company discounts and paid life insurance.
  • Education benefits through Live Better U program for associates, covering tuition, books, and fees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Program Management, leads the execution of multiple business initiatives by developing strategic plans, removing obstacles, and driving performance improvements. This role oversees cross-functional teams, fosters associate development, and ensures alignment with company policies and goals. The position requires strong decision-making, communication, and process improvement skills to enhance program effectiveness and deliver measurable results. By collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders, the Senior Manager advances continuous learning, operational excellence, and innovation to support Walmart's mission and long-term business success.
What you'll do:
  • Lead execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to ensure performance goals are met.
  • Supervise and develop associates through mentoring, training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Partner with senior leaders to define goals, risks, and success criteria, and communicate program requirements to stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Drive continuous process improvements by conducting gap analyses, implementing best practices, and aligning initiatives with company strategy.
  • Evaluate program performance using data analytics, recommend adjustments, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service and product capabilities.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in program management with a proven ability to drive execution of complex business plans and projects.
  • Strong leadership skills in supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Expertise in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement to achieve business objectives.
  • Proficiency in process improvement, including gap analysis and implementation of best practices.
  • Excellent decision-making and communication skills to influence and educate senior leadership and partners.
  • Ability to analyze performance data, measure progress, and adjust strategies to meet goals.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, compliance, 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 $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...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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