(USA) Senior Manager, Project Management
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Project Management leads complex, cross-functional projects, aligning business priorities with operational needs and ensuring resources are available. The role oversees project planning, risk mitigation, and performance measurement while supporting a collaborative team through coaching and development. It requires effective stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and adherence to company policies and ethical standards. The Senior Manager drives continuous improvement and manages project deliverables to support organizational goals and promote accountability and excellence across multiple initiatives. The team leads high-visibility supply chain construction projects for Walmart’s nationwide logistics network, managing work from planning through turnover. It collaborates with internal and external partners to support safe, efficient, and scalable execution and the development and operation of Walmart facilities. Project Managers have significant ownership and broad exposure, with an emphasis on leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and clear communication.
Requirements
- Proven expertise leading and managing multiple complex projects, with strong prioritization and resource coordination skills.
- Ability to develop, communicate, and execute business plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Leadership experience mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in stakeholder management, including building relationships and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Skill in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring project performance.
- Excellent communication skills for conveying project status and facilitating collaboration.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and ethical standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field and 4 years of experience in business, operations, analytics, or a related area; or 6 years of such experience.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- 3 years of project management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing small- or medium-scale change initiatives.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Project Management Certification.
- Six Sigma certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to improve performance.
- Supervise and develop associates through mentoring, training, and performance management.
- Evaluate and improve plans and initiatives in consultation with stakeholders, applying best practices to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage cross-functional projects using data, resource forecasting, milestone monitoring, and status communication to key stakeholders.
- Drive change through data-driven recommendations, team education, and alignment with business goals.
- Establish and audit consistent project workflows and standards to ensure quality deliverables.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan and, for certain positions, stock compensation.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs from high school completion through bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
