Senior Manager, Program Management - WMUS People Operations

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

33d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Drive the future of People Operations at Walmart! As Senior Manager, Program Management - Walmart US People Operations, you'll lead high-impact initiatives that shape how we support 1.6M associates nationwide. This is your chance to turn strategy into action-bringing clarity, structure, and influence to programs that transform the associate experience and enable enterprise success. About Walmart US People Operations Our team ensures Walmart has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time. We design and deliver programs that optimize workforce planning and operational excellence across the U.S. business. In this role, you'll be at the center of strategic execution-partnering with leaders across People, Product, Tech, and Operations to deliver initiatives that redefine how we serve associates.

Requirements

7+ years leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholder visibility.
Expertise in program planning, governance, and risk management.
Strong executive communication and influence skills in matrixed environments.
Proficiency with program management tools (Airtable, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
Ability to connect delivery plans with change management and adoption strategies.
2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.
3 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process
Master's degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area
Project Management Certification

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day delivery of high impact programs and projects.
Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Drive cross-functional routines for progress, accountability, and visibility.
Craft executive-ready updates and recommendations for senior leadership.
Partner with Product and Tech teams to manage dependencies and readiness.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.