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.
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San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00-$202,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401:The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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
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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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