Manager, Project Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages initiatives and projects at the project level by developing and communicating project plans and schedules to teams and stakeholders to support established objectives and communicating and adhering to project management standards and practices. Develops and maintains relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders by educating sponsors and stakeholders on product and program requirements and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders to assess costs and establish the return on investment, securing management approval for resource allocations, creating a communication plan which determines communication level, frequency, detail and distribution of status updates, and minimizing the impact of changes. Manages multiple medium scale projects or multiple work streams by collaborating with stakeholders to efficiently develop and deliver recommended solutions, following project methodology, aligning multiple project requirements, finding solutions to project issues, ensuring tasks are executed as defined in the schedule in order to achieve project goals, monitoring budgets and costs for projects, identifying and communicating status and adjustments to project milestones and transitions between project phases, identifying changes and escalating them to supervisors, and executing system changes. Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. Respects the individual by demonstrating and encouraging respect for all, building a high-performing team, seeking and embracing differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, creating a workplace where all associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform, driving a positive associate and customer/member experience for all, and identifying, attracting, and retaining the best team members. Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer/member and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners, works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives, and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Acts with integrity by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling the Walmart values, and leading by example to foster the company culture. Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Follows the law, code of conduct, and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same, promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, reinforces the culture of non-retaliation, listens to concerns raised by associates, takes action, and encourages others to do the same, and holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with the company values. Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Serves customers and members by delivering expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members. Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy. Strives for excellence by consistently raising the bar and seeking to improve, demonstrating curiosity and a growth mindset, seeking feedback, asking thoughtful questions, fostering an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes and intelligent risk-taking, and exhibiting resilience in the face of setbacks. Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Requirements

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

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

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
Manages initiatives and projects at the project level by developing and communicating project plans and schedules to teams and stakeholders.
Manages multiple medium scale projects or multiple work streams by collaborating with stakeholders to efficiently develop and deliver recommended solutions.
Coordinates complete and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Respects the individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all.
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners.
Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Serves our Customers and Members: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first.
Strives for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve.

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
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.