(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart • San Bruno, CA

1d • Onsite

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 direct reports and cross-functional teams, fosters associate development, and ensures alignment with company policies and values. The position requires strong decision-making, communication, and process improvement skills to evaluate program effectiveness, manage risks, and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The Senior Manager partners with senior leadership to support continuous learning, promote ethical standards, and deliver measurable business results while maintaining a focus on customer and associate experience. The Program Management team ensures efficient delivery and consistency across Data Ventures by enabling disciplined execution and strategic alignment. They standardize program management practices and apply Agile methodologies to facilitate smooth transitions from concept to market. The team promotes cross-functional collaboration through structured reviews and governance, focusing on shared priorities. By leveraging advanced tooling, automation, and AI solutions, they enhance operational effectiveness and provide actionable performance insights. This integrated approach improves predictability, quality, and speed throughout, empowering leaders with the visibility needed for informed decision-making and sustained business success.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in program management with the ability to drive multiple business plans and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor, develop, and build high-performing teams aligned with organizational goals.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities supported by data analysis, risk assessment, and performance evaluation.
• Effective communication skills to engage cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Experience in process improvement, including gap analysis and implementation of best practices.
• Ability to manage change, resolve critical issues, and adapt plans to meet evolving business needs.
• Commitment to upholding company policies, ethics, and standards of integrity.
• 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, 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.
• 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 ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Promote adherence to company policies, ethics, and standards while supporting a positive workplace culture.

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
• Jury duty
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 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 education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates

What This Job Offers

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