Manager, Project Management - Digital Merchandising

Sam's West • Bentonville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Project Management leads multiple projects by collaborating with stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive plans that align with business objectives. This role ensures effective communication, resource allocation, and adherence to project management standards while monitoring budgets and schedules. The position fosters strong relationships with sponsors and teams, drives continuous improvement, and supports associate development through coaching and mentoring. Upholding company values and ethical standards, the manager promotes a culture of accountability and excellence to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer and organizational needs.

About the team: The team leads category management for a complex product range, emphasizing digital merchandising and strategic growth. It utilizes analytics and negotiation to optimize assortment, pricing, and inventory. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, the team enhances the online shopper experience and executes aligned business plans. It drives continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting professional development. The team ensures category financial targets are met and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and retailers to deliver value and a seamless customer experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing multiple medium-scale projects or work streams using established project management methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including building and maintaining relationships and effectively communicating project goals and status.
• Expertise in developing and executing detailed project plans, schedules, and communication strategies to meet business objectives.
• Ability to monitor budgets, assess risks, and escalate issues to ensure timely project delivery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, adaptability, and fostering a high-performing team environment.
• 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

• Develop and maintain relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess costs, establish return on investment, and secure management approval for resources.
• Create and execute communication plans detailing status updates, frequency, and distribution to relevant parties.
• Manage multiple medium-scale projects by developing and communicating project plans, schedules, and adhering to project management standards.
• Monitor project budgets, identify risks, escalate changes, and ensure timely execution of tasks to meet objectives.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members to foster accountability and performance.

Benefits

• 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager