(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5d • Onsite

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. The role oversees cross-functional teams, develops talent, and ensures alignment with company policies and goals. In partnership with senior leaders, the Senior Manager supports informed decision-making, manages program lifecycles, and champions continuous process improvements. The role evaluates program outcomes, promotes ethical standards, and supports a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and measurable business results.

The position is part of the Payroll COE team, which supports payroll-related projects to help ensure accurate and timely payments for 1.6 million associates. The team collaborates with business partners and centers of excellence, conducts end-to-end testing, and drives process improvements through program management, cross-functional leadership, and clear communication.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
• At least 3 years of experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field plus 4 years of experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or a related area; alternatively, 6 years of experience in one of those areas.
• Expertise in program management and ability to drive multiple business plans and projects to successful completion.
• Leadership skills in supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Decision-making capabilities supported by data analysis and performance evaluation.
• Effective communication skills for engaging stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Experience in process improvement, including gap analysis and implementation of best practices.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and foster collaboration to achieve business objectives.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or related financial process.
• A master's degree in Business Administration or a related field, such as project management, compliance, or operations management.
• Project Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to optimize performance.
• Supervise and develop associates through mentoring, training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Partner with senior leaders to define goals, assess risks, and communicate program requirements to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Analyze processes, implement best practices, and align improvement initiatives with company strategy.
• Evaluate program performance using key metrics, ROI analyses, and stakeholder feedback, and recommend and implement adjustments.
• Promote adherence to company policies, ethics, and standards while supporting a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock compensation may be included for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior