(USA) Senior Manager, Risk Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

8d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and executing Walmart's Supplier Risk Management program for Goods for Resale (GFR), including integrating and advancing Surety capabilities that support Sourcing. It will help build and mature an enterprise risk framework for proactive identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of supplier-related risks across the organization. As part of the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) team, the role will draw on practices from the Global Non-Goods for Resale TPRM program, existing Surety capabilities, and Sourcing risk practices to establish scalable risk management processes and governance structures. The Risk Management team designs and executes Walmart’s Supplier Risk Management program, developing scalable frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate supplier-related risks. Working closely with sourcing and applying established practices, the team strengthens supplier resilience and supports business continuity. The team uses expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement to advance governance and risk strategies, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in support of Walmart’s supply chain and enterprise objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and 3 years of experience in risk management, finance, or a related area; alternatively, 5 years of experience in risk management, finance, or a related area.
Experience designing, implementing, or managing enterprise risk management, third-party risk management, supplier risk management, compliance, audit, procurement risk, or related programs.
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance structures, control environments, and risk assessment methodologies.
Demonstrated experience building programs, processes, or capabilities from concept through implementation.
Ability to influence and collaborate across large, complex organizations without direct authority.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Experience developing executive-level reporting, dashboards, and presentations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex risk concepts to various audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the integration and maturation of Surety capabilities within the Supplier Risk Management framework, partnering with Sourcing, Procurement, and other stakeholders to align processes, data, tools, and risk insights with the broader TPRM operating model.
Define program strategy, governance, standards, methodologies, and operating models for managing supplier-related risks.
Develop risk assessment methodologies and supporting processes to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and mitigate supplier risks.
Facilitate governance forums and risk reviews to support informed decisions and effective management of emerging risks.
Prepare executive-level communications, presentations, and reporting materials related to supplier risk management initiatives and program maturity.
Support technology enablement efforts and process automation.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs