Manager, Project Management-Sam's Club

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate Manager, Project Management (Sam’s Club) to support Portfolio Management, and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) oversight. This role is critical to executing strategies within an assigned territory, including management of existing assets, protection of store P&Ls through effective CAM management, deal negotiation, and cross-functional problem-solving. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys resolving complex issues, negotiating deals, analyzing legal and financial documents, and playing an active role in Sam’s Club real estate. What You’ll Do… Portfolio & CAM Management / Issue Resolution •Manage a diverse real estate portfolio within a designated geographic territory to support Sam’s Club’s omni-channel business. •Oversee CAM obligations, including audits, reconciliations, surplus property matters, and lease renewals. •Analyze governing legal documents to determine CAM responsibility and ensure Sam’s Club is paying the appropriate pro-rata share of costs. •Audit CAM reconciliations and invoices to ensure financial accuracy and protection of store P&Ls. •Coordinate with Accounting and Finance to ensure CAM costs are properly accrued and accounted for. •Act as a liaison between landlords, developers, Facilities Services, and Store Operations to resolve maintenance, repair, and responsibility disputes efficiently. •Maintain strong landlord and stakeholder relationships while driving timely issue resolution. Growth Strategy & Portfolio Optimization •Understand and manage the existing fleet, including square footage, ownership versus lease status, and market dynamics. •Identify real estate needs and opportunities, including fuel expansion and portfolio optimization initiatives. •Analyze market trends, financial data, and legal requirements to inform strategic real estate decisions. •Support innovative portfolio management strategies that drive long-term value and operational excellence. •Ensure meticulous attention to detail in map creation, site analysis, and preparation of executive resource materials. What You’ll Bring… •Experience or strong exposure to acquisitions, property management, CAM management, or portfolio optimization. •Proven ability to analyze legal documents, financial data, and CAM obligations. •Strong analytical skills with a track record of data-driven recommendations. •Confidence and effectiveness in negotiations, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder transactions. •Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, including presenting to leadership. •A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships. •Innovative thinking, curiosity, and a problem-solving orientation. •Attention to detail, especially in financial reviews, maps, and tour books. •Flexibility and willingness to travel when required. •JD or extensive legal experience preferred Join us if you’re ready to help shape Sam’s Club’s real estate portfolio, protect store profitability, and make a meaningful impact across our growing footprint.

Requirements

Experience or strong exposure to acquisitions, property management, CAM management, or portfolio optimization.
Proven ability to analyze legal documents, financial data, and CAM obligations.
Strong analytical skills with a track record of data-driven recommendations.
Confidence and effectiveness in negotiations, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder transactions.
Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, including presenting to leadership.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships.
Innovative thinking, curiosity, and a problem-solving orientation.
Attention to detail, especially in financial reviews, maps, and tour books.
Flexibility and willingness to travel when required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years’ experience in project management, business, operations, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in project management, business, operations, or related area.
1 year’s experience working in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

JD or extensive legal experience preferred
Data analytics and project management systems
Supervisory experience
Masters: Business
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse real estate portfolio within a designated geographic territory to support Sam’s Club’s omni-channel business.
Oversee CAM obligations, including audits, reconciliations, surplus property matters, and lease renewals.
Analyze governing legal documents to determine CAM responsibility and ensure Sam’s Club is paying the appropriate pro-rata share of costs.
Audit CAM reconciliations and invoices to ensure financial accuracy and protection of store P&Ls.
Coordinate with Accounting and Finance to ensure CAM costs are properly accrued and accounted for.
Act as a liaison between landlords, developers, Facilities Services, and Store Operations to resolve maintenance, repair, and responsibility disputes efficiently.
Maintain strong landlord and stakeholder relationships while driving timely issue resolution.
Understand and manage the existing fleet, including square footage, ownership versus lease status, and market dynamics.
Identify real estate needs and opportunities, including fuel expansion and portfolio optimization initiatives.
Analyze market trends, financial data, and legal requirements to inform strategic real estate decisions.
Support innovative portfolio management strategies that drive long-term value and operational excellence.
Ensure meticulous attention to detail in map creation, site analysis, and preparation of executive resource materials.