Realty Project Coach

Walmart • Opelika, AL

20d • $60,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As a Realty Project Coach on Walmart US’s Realty Execution team, you will own delivery of store and club remodels, new stores and clubs, and special projects across the US. You will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. You will partner with store team leads to supervise hourly team members, handle escalations, and collaborate with store leadership to keep projects on track. The role includes frequent travel to projects across the US, with the associate based out of a home store.

The position focuses on influencing and developing associates, coordinating project execution, communicating plans and changes to stakeholders, and minimizing effects on store operations. It also involves hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and identifying development opportunities for associates.

The role primarily works overnight shifts averaging 10 to 12 hours. Travel may be up to 1,000 miles from home, with the associate away from home 80% of the time or for 17–21 days at a time. Travel areas vary with project workload and business needs. Mileage is reimbursed, and overnight stays are paid for Realty Project Coach roles. Reliable transportation is required.

The annual salary range is $60,000–$110,000. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; stock may also be included for certain positions. Walmart offers health, financial, paid-time-off, education, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and 1 year of experience in project management, space management, store design, operations, data analysis, or a related area; OR 3 years of experience in one or more of those areas.
• Reliable transportation.
• Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business or a related field.
• 1 year of experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Project Management - Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction remodels, project management, space management, and/or store design.
• Experience leading people, projects, initiatives, or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of projects in assigned stores, including remodels, new stores and clubs, and special projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Partner with store team leads to supervise hourly team members, address escalations, and collaborate with store leadership.
• Motivate teams to meet project timelines and deliverables and encourage collaboration among associates.
• Resolve concerns raised by store leadership, suppliers, and associates.
• Communicate project plans, changes, and obstacles to key stakeholders.
• Understand project plans and minimize impacts on store operations.
• Supervise, develop, train, and mentor team members; evaluate talent, recognize associates, and identify career paths.
• Hire and train associates, assign duties, and promote diversity awareness.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Build stakeholder relationships, identify business needs, carry out necessary processes, monitor results, recognize improvement opportunities, and adapt to competing demands and changes.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave and family care leave.
• Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid overnight stays for Realty Project Coach roles.
• Performance-based bonus awards; additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be included for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

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