(USA) Senior Manager, Project Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Project Management leads the execution of complex, cross-functional projects by developing strategic business plans, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role drives performance through effective risk management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement. The position fosters team development by providing coaching, mentoring, and performance guidance while upholding company policies and ethical standards. By leveraging data-driven insights and promoting operational excellence, the Senior Manager supports sustainable business growth and delivers impactful results that meet evolving business needs and priorities. The team leads the modernization and climatization of the distribution network through strategic project management and cross-functional collaboration. They drive execution by aligning business priorities, managing risks, and ensuring resource availability. Focused on continuous improvement, the team supports associates’ development and fosters a performance-driven environment. They maintain strong stakeholder communication and uphold company standards with integrity. By leveraging data and industry best practices, the team delivers efficient, sustainable solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and support Walmart’s commitment to innovation and excellence in supply chain transformation.

Requirements

Proven expertise in project management with the ability to lead multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Strong leadership skills to mentor, develop, and motivate teams while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities to engage and influence senior leadership and project teams.
Demonstrated experience in risk management, including identifying potential risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
Ability to analyze data and business needs to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and company policies while promoting operational excellence.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience.
3 years’ project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Managing small or medium scale change initiatives
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
Project Management Certification
Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and priorities.
Develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive business and project plans while removing obstacles to optimize performance.
Manage project resources, schedules, budgets, and documentation, tracking progress and reporting status to stakeholders.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges proactively.
Foster team development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to build a collaborative work environment.
Drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement by benchmarking best practices and analyzing project outcomes.
Promote adherence to company policies, ethics, and standards while supporting a positive associate experience.

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.
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)