Realty Project Coach

Walmart • Opelika, AL

19d • $60,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Realty Project Coach is part of Walmart US’s Realty Execution team and owns delivery of store and club remodels, new stores and clubs, and special projects across the US. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The coach partners with store team leads to supervise hourly associates, address escalations, and coordinate with store leadership. The position is based out of a home store and requires frequent travel, with associates often away from home for extended periods. Work is primarily overnight, with shifts averaging 10 to 12 hours.

The coach leads project execution in assigned stores, communicates plans and changes to stakeholders, understands project plans, and minimizes disruption to store operations. The role also involves developing associates through supervision, training, mentoring, recognition, and career development, while responding to their ideas and concerns. The coach supports compliance with company policies and helps deliver business solutions through stakeholder relationships, monitoring results, and adapting to changing priorities.

The annual salary range is $60,000 to $110,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock. Mileage is reimbursed, and overnight stays are paid for Realty Project Coach roles. Walmart offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); stock purchase; company-paid life insurance; paid time off and leave programs; disability coverage; company discounts; and education benefits through Live Better U, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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, potentially up to 1,000 miles from home, and be away from home 80% of the time or for 17–21 days at a time.
• Ability to work primarily overnight shifts averaging 10 to 12 hours.
• Attend and successfully complete 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 (PMP) 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 and handle escalations.
• Collaborate with store leadership to keep projects on track and minimize effects on store operations.
• Communicate project plans, changes, and obstacles to key stakeholders.
• Motivate associates to meet project timelines and deliverables and encourage teamwork.
• Resolve concerns involving store leadership, suppliers, and associates.
• Supervise and develop associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and identifying career paths.
• Listen and respond to associates’ ideas, suggestions, questions, and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company’s mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, identify business needs, monitor progress and results, and act on improvement opportunities.
• Adapt to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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