(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management

(USA) Senior Manager, Program Management

  • Location BENTONVILLE, AR
  • Career Area Project and Program Management - PMO
  • Job Function Program Management
  • Employment Type Regular/Permanent
  • Position Type Salary
  • Requisition WD2026967

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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart Data Ventures is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager who will be central to the continued growth, efficiency, and success of our team by leading the strategy and execution of the product development life cycle for a growing portfolio of data products.

This role requires an exceptional individual who is intellectually curious, enthusiastic, a problem solver, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and can build strong relationships across teams and individuals. The role will have broad exposure across product, engineering, data, operations, sales, marketing, training, account management, and business development teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program and project management (ideally in product operations and software development), stakeholder leadership, and business operations with some experience with data analytics. The ideal candidate will also have experience with enterprise tools such as Airtable and Jira to build standardized processes and ways of working across large teams.

This candidate will have at least one direct report (program manager) with potential growth for a larger team to drive product operations across a growing portfolio of products in Data Ventures.

This role is expected to be in-person at one of the following corporate offices:

• Bentonville, Arkansas

• Hoboken, New Jersey

• San Bruno, California

Relocation and sponsorship are not offered.

Responsibilities Include... 

  • Evaluates program performance by analyzing projections, actual results, and key performance indicators. Collaborates with teams for process enhancement and recommends improvements to leadership. 

  • Drives informed decision-making by partnering with senior leaders, creating communication strategies, and implementing a program management life cycle.

  • Interprets and utilizes information using various analytical methodologies. Develops cost-reducing solutions and recommends program changes based on data.

  • Drives program management process improvement by conducting gap analyses, developing improved processes, aligning improvements with company strategy, and overseeing process implementation.

  • Executes multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, communicating plans, removing performance barriers, and demonstrating adaptability.

  • Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by mentoring, conducting performance evaluations, and promoting diversity awareness.

  • Promotes company policies and ethics by training others, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Open Door Policy. 

  • Ensures business needs are met by evaluating current initiatives, consulting with stakeholders, applying efficiency-improving suggestions, and supporting community outreach events.

You will sweep us off our feet if you... 

  • You enjoy owning and developing plans for highly complex strategy, supporting long term business plans and executing prioritized strategic initiatives  
  • You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition 
  • Thrive while balancing multiple workstreams and priorities under pressure and can also have FUN at work 
  • Adapt quickly with a demonstrated ability to prioritize work and flex where needed 
  • Build trust based, strong relationships with internal and external partners 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management or related area OR 8 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
  • Experience managing large cross-functional teams and complex projects and programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in business program management, product operations, technical program management, release management, product strategy, process improvement, merchandising, vendor relations, data analytics, or tech start-ups. 
  • Experience using the following tools: Airtable and Jira.

Benefits & Perks: 

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00-$202,000.00

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Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401:The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.

2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process, Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area, Project Management Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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All the benefits you need for you and your family

  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

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