(USA) Senior Manager, Real Estate
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Real Estate - PMD leads a portfolio of complex remodel projects, driving end-to-end delivery from early planning and design through permitting and execution. The East Business Unit Project Management & Design (PMD) – Remodels team collaborates with Real Estate, Operations, Construction, and external consultants to deliver complex remodel projects across a broad geographic area. The team manages projects from initial planning through construction, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and operational goals. Design Managers lead portfolios, coordinate cross-functional efforts, proactively address risks, and drive solutions for timely project completion. The team emphasizes strong collaboration, clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement to balance strategic objectives with real-time project demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site remodel or construction programs.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in project management, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
- Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
- Experience guiding architects, engineers, and external partners to successful project outcomes.
- Agility in identifying and resolving issues and adapting to evolving business needs.
- Commitment to supporting Walmart’s digital initiatives and enhancing the customer experience.
Nice To Haves
- Managing profit and loss reporting
- Managing project budgets
- Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
- Masters: Business Administration
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end management of the Remodel Program, overseeing multiple store projects annually and maintaining an active portfolio of ongoing remodels.
- Serve as the main point of contact for Operations leadership—ranging from Store Managers to Regional Vice Presidents—ensuring project alignment with business goals.
- Guide architects and civil engineers, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable for deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal business units to manage all aspects of project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Conduct hands-on data analysis and maintain direct communication with stakeholders across multiple, non-integrated systems.
- Act as the critical link between field teams, Home Office associates, and external professionals for Remodels and Special Projects nationwide.
- Influence and align diverse groups toward shared objectives, resolving complex issues with agility.
- Analyze cost, scheduling, and permitting challenges, and guide implementation strategies to meet evolving business needs.
- Ensure project readiness for permitting, bidding, and possession, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Maintain a standardized and balanced workload as project volume increases across business units.
Benefits
- 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
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
