(USA) Senior Manager, Safety Strategy

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Safety Strategy leads the development and execution of comprehensive safety programs, collaborating across multiple departments to ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and performance goals. This role drives data-informed decision-making, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing strategic guidance and clear communication to stakeholders and leadership. By overseeing program management and fostering cross-functional partnerships, the position advances safety standards and operational excellence, supporting Walmart’s commitment to a safe and compliant work environment through effective leadership and innovative solutions.
About the team:
The team is dedicated to reducing incidents related to equipment, tooling, and fixtures across Walmart’s enterprise network, including supply chain, manufacturing, and stores. Members evaluate risks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to engineer and implement solutions that minimize safety hazards and support long-term risk management. They conduct thorough risk assessments and develop tools that enhance safety and ergonomic standards while maximizing efficiency. A strong understanding of powered equipment and associated risks is essential. The team’s efforts ensure safer environments for customers and associates by proactively managing and mitigating operational risks.
What you'll do:

• Lead the execution of safety projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Develop and communicate safety business plans and priorities aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor program performance using key indicators and trend data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct risk analyses and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and present progress reports and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Drive process improvements by evaluating program effectiveness and recommending changes.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing safety organization.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in safety program and project management, including development and execution of safety plans aligned with business priorities.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to analyze risk, accident data, and key performance indicators to drive continuous safety improvements.
• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure project success.
• Skilled in developing communication strategies and educating stakeholders on safety program requirements.
• Proficient in evaluating program performance, conducting return on investment analyses, and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing associates within a safety-focused environment.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
2 years’ experience managing budgets, profit-and-loss statements, or relate financial processes.
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area.

Primary Location...

609 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.