(USA) Senior Manager, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives

Walmart•San Bruno, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives leads strategic pricing, site, and marketing initiatives for Walmart Marketplace’s Entertainment, Toys, and Seasonal Division. This role focuses on ensuring competitive positioning and optimized traffic for third-party sellers. Collaborating across divisions and functions, the team drives business process improvements and leverages data analytics to enhance customer experience. With a commitment to operational excellence and strategic decision-making, this individual will support Walmart’s mission to provide value and convenience. They will leverage best practices in AI, project management, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver impactful results that align with overall business goals and market trends. The Marketplace Strategic Initiatives, Entertainment Toys and Seasonal (ETS) division, team leads the development and execution of strategic projects to enhance marketplace performance and drive business growth. This team is focused on analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions. The team is known for its strong expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making to support organizational goals. By aligning strategies with market trends and operational priorities, the team ensures effective execution of initiatives that optimize category performance and deliver measurable business impact.

Requirements

Proven expertise in business process improvement and strategic decision-making to drive organizational goals.
Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, risk tracking, and progress reporting.
Ability to analyze data and leverage analytics tools to inform marketplace strategies and business cases.
Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing cross-functional teams effectively.
Deep understanding of e-commerce, merchandising, and marketplace dynamics to identify revenue opportunities.
Excellent communication skills to present complex information clearly and influence business outcomes.
Demonstrated capability to recommend and implement innovative solutions aligned with business strategy.
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.
6 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area

Responsibilities

Define and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals to enhance marketplace performance.
Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to optimize operational efficiency and revenue generation.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to drive project execution and resolve challenges.
Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making, forecast trends, and measure initiative outcomes.
Manage project plans, budgets, and risk assessments to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Communicate complex information clearly to influence leadership and support strategic business decisions.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions for business growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Paid sick leave laws
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)