Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Program Management leads the execution of complex business initiatives by developing strategic plans, removing obstacles, and driving performance improvements. This role oversees cross-functional teams, fosters collaboration, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. The position emphasizes continuous process enhancement, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication with stakeholders and leadership. Additionally, it supports associate development through coaching and mentoring while upholding company policies and ethical standards. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in delivering measurable business results and advancing operational excellence within the organization. About the team: The Strategy & Enablement team drives the operating system for Workforce Intelligence & Insights, ensuring alignment, clarity, and consistent execution across teams and partners. This team leads strategy, prioritization, governance, and cross-functional planning while enabling adoption of tools, insights, and standards organization-wide. By managing business rhythms and enhancing storytelling, integration, and visibility, the team accelerates execution and reduces duplication. It fosters collaboration and effective communication to support decision-making and continuous improvement, playing a critical role in advancing Workforce Intelligence & Insights’ goals and delivering impactful results across the organization.

Requirements

Extensive experience in program management with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive business plans to successful completion.
Strong decision-making skills supported by data analysis, performance measurement, and continuous process improvement.
Demonstrated expertise in change management, removing obstacles, and adapting strategies to meet evolving business needs.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration.
Proven ability to mentor, develop, and motivate associates while establishing clear performance expectations.
Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and compliance with company policies.
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 by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to optimize performance.
Supervise and develop associates through mentoring, training, and performance management to build a collaborative team environment.
Partner with senior leaders to define goals, assess risks, and communicate program requirements to stakeholders and executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating processes, conducting gap analyses, and implementing best practices aligned with company strategy.
Analyze program performance using key metrics, recommend adjustments, and influence cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Foster strong relationships across teams to support collaboration, effective communication, and successful program delivery.

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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock