(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Program Management, leads the execution of multiple business initiatives by developing strategic plans, removing obstacles, and driving performance improvements. This role oversees cross-functional teams, fosters associate development, and ensures alignment with company policies and goals. The position requires strong decision-making, communication, and process improvement skills to enhance program effectiveness and deliver measurable results. By collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders, the Senior Manager advances continuous learning, operational excellence, and innovation to support Walmart’s mission and long-term business success. The Store Tools - Receiving Team develops innovative digital solutions that enhance store receiving operations. This team designs scalable mobile and handheld applications, leveraging advanced wireless tracking to streamline inventory processes. By bridging backend supply chain data with store activities, the team creates user-friendly tools that improve accuracy and efficiency across numerous retail locations. Collaborating cross-functionally, they transform complex logistics into seamless digital experiences, driving operational excellence and real-time visibility from receiving docks to sales floors. The team is committed to continuous improvement, automation, and delivering impactful solutions that support frontline associates in their daily tasks.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in program management with a proven ability to drive execution of complex business plans and projects.
- Strong leadership skills in supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement to achieve business objectives.
- Proficiency in process improvement, including gap analysis and implementation of best practices.
- Excellent decision-making and communication skills to influence and educate senior leadership and partners.
- Ability to analyze performance data, measure progress, and adjust strategies to meet goals.
- Commitment to ethical standards, compliance, and fostering a positive work environment.
- 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 execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to ensure performance goals are met.
- Supervise and develop associates through mentoring, training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Partner with senior leaders to define goals, risks, and success criteria, and communicate program requirements to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Drive continuous process improvements by conducting gap analyses, implementing best practices, and aligning initiatives with company strategy.
- Evaluate program performance using data analytics, recommend adjustments, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service and product capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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 leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
