(USA) Realty Project Coach

Walmart•Topeka, CA

8d•$60,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Realty Project Coach joins Walmart US’s Realty Execution team and takes ownership of store and club remodels, new stores and clubs, and special projects across the United States. The role is responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The coach partners with store team leads to supervise hourly team members, resolve escalations, and collaborate with store leadership to keep projects on track. The role is based out of a home store and requires frequent travel, with travel areas varying according to project workload and business needs. The coach motivates teams to meet project timelines and deliverables, encourages collaboration, and addresses concerns from store leadership, suppliers, and associates. They communicate plans, changes, and obstacles to stakeholders, understand project plans, and minimize effects on store operations. They also develop associates by supervising, hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, recognizing contributions, and identifying career paths. The position primarily involves overnight work, with night shifts averaging 10 to 12 hours. Travel may be up to 1,000 miles from home; associates should expect to be away from home 80% of the time or for 17 to 21 days at a time. Reliable transportation is required. Mileage is reimbursed and overnight stays are paid for Realty Project Coach roles. The annual salary range is $60,000 to $110,000. Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock. Walmart also offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and one year of experience in project management, space management, store design, operations, data analysis, or a related area; OR three years of experience in one or more of those areas.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to travel frequently, including travel up to 1,000 miles from home and being away from home 80% of the time or for 17 to 21 days at a time.
Ability to work primarily overnight shifts averaging 10 to 12 hours.
Attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business or a related field.
One year of experience leading cross-functional teams.
Project 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.
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Partner with store team leads to supervise hourly team members, handle escalations, and work with store leadership to keep projects on track.
Motivate teams to meet project timelines and deliverables and encourage collaboration among associates.
Resolve concerns involving store leadership, suppliers, and associates.
Communicate project plans, changes, and obstacles to key stakeholders.
Understand project plans and minimize impacts on store operations.
Supervise and develop associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and identifying career paths.
Listen and respond to associates’ ideas, suggestions, questions, and concerns; evaluate talent and support diversity awareness.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Build relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identify business needs and carry out necessary processes and practices.
Monitor progress and results, recognize improvement opportunities, and adapt to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
Attend and successfully complete required trainings and assessments.

Benefits

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