(USA) Manager, Program Management
About The Position
The (USA) Manager, Program Management leads the coordination and execution of the internal General Contractor program, partnering with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to achieve business objectives. This role connects corporate teams with field operations to ensure project readiness, compliance, and efficient execution. It oversees pre-award activities across Procurement, Contracts, and Compliance, identifies operational barriers, and drives process improvements that reduce cycle time and cost. The position requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and construction or real estate experience. The manager promotes accountability, continuous improvement, performance tracking, risk resolution, associate development, and operational excellence while supporting organizational goals and success. The Walmart Realty team leads the planning, coordination, and execution of construction programs nationwide. Collaborating with cross-functional partners such as Special Projects, Procurement, Contracts, Compliance, and field operations, the team ensures projects are prepared for successful delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing pre-construction processes, vendor engagement, governance, and removing obstacles that may affect timelines. Through effective communication and coordination, the team supports timely project completion, drives continuous improvement, and maintains alignment with company policies and standards, fostering accountability and strong stakeholder relationships throughout all project phases.
Requirements
- Proven program management experience delivering business objectives and executing complex initiatives.
- Experience developing programs, workflows, and governance processes that improve execution and accountability.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, build strong partnerships, and support team development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Experience leading change, driving process adoption, and implementing operational improvements.
- Proven success identifying efficiencies and implementing scalable solutions.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of contract administration, construction coordination, vendor management, and bid processes.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering results.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management or related area OR 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Leading a cross-functional team
- Retail Link
- Working with profit and loss responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Execute and manage the internal General Contractor program to support business objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison between enterprise teams and field operations.
- Coordinate pre-award activities across Special Projects, Procurement, Contracts, and Compliance.
- Resolve operational barriers affecting project readiness, timelines, and execution.
- Ensure completion of required governance, documentation, and administrative milestones.
- Support vendor onboarding, risk mitigation, and contract readiness.
- Develop and implement new processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, and key dependencies to stakeholders.
- Apply standardized project management, governance, and performance tracking practices across programs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
