Walmart-posted 4 months ago
$90,000 - $180,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Bentonville, AR
General Merchandise Retailers

As the Senior Manager, Data Governance and Program Management, you will lead the development and execution of robust data governance frameworks and oversee critical data-driven programs across the Walmart Sourcing organization. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, quality, compliance, and usability to power business insights and strategic decision-making. Your leadership will drive cross-functional alignment, operational excellence, and a culture of data stewardship.

  • Develop, implement, and continuously enhance data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality, consistency, security, and compliance across the Sourcing organization.
  • Oversee and deliver large-scale data and analytics programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, milestones, and budget requirements.
  • Collaborate with business leaders, IT, analytics, legal, compliance, and external partners to define data requirements, resolve issues, and drive the adoption of governance best practices.
  • Establish processes for data cataloging, data lineage, metadata management, and data stewardship.
  • Monitor and report on data quality metrics and remediation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations relating to data privacy, security, and usage.
  • Lead organizational change efforts to foster a data-driven culture, ensuring effective communication, training, and support for data governance initiatives.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, and outcomes.
  • Enable business users' access to trusted data and insights.
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, or program management, preferably in a large, complex organization.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and large-scale data initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM), and data lifecycle management.
  • Hands-on experience with data management technologies (e.g., Collibra, or similar).
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance standards.
  • Excellent project/program management skills, with experience using methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems, propose data-driven solutions, and drive execution.
  • Experience in retail, sourcing, supply chain, or procurement data environments is highly desirable.
  • Master's degree (MBA, MIS, or related field).
  • Certifications in Data Governance (e.g., CDMP), PMP, or Agile methodologies.
  • Experience working in a global matrixed organization.
  • Familiarity with Walmart's data and analytics platforms.
  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits.
  • Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
  • Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.
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