Sr Manager, Business strategy & PMO

Walmart; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Marketplace seeks a Senior Manager - Business Strategy and PMO to shape strategic priorities for the India Cross Border Trade team. You will lead annual and long-range planning, oversee portfolio governance, and drive executive reporting while surfacing risks and opportunities across a matrixed organization.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Category, Operations, Product, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to translate priorities into actionable programs, define KPIs, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree.
• 8+ years of experience in business strategy, program management, or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the India Cross Border Trade strategy and long-range priorities.
• Lead PMO governance, cadence, reviews, and executive reporting.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and growth opportunities across programs.
• Translate strategic priorities into workstreams, milestones, owners and metrics.
• Partner with multiple functions to drive coordinated execution and benefits realization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Program leadership

Analytical depth

Executive communication

Influence across matrixed org

PMO governance

Portfolio reporting

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Walmart Marketplace is a rapidly growing e-commerce platform that empowers businesses of all sizes to reach millions of customers. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager - Business Strategy and PMO to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will shape strategic priorities, establish a rigorous operating cadence, and drive cross-functional execution of high-impact initiatives for the India Cross Border Trade business.

About the Team

The Walmart India Cross Border team provides an opportunity for Indian brands, manufacturers, MSMEs, and other potential sellers to sell their products across global Walmart online marketplaces, helping them expand internationally as cross-border sellers on Walmart Marketplace.

About the Role:

As the Senior Manager - Business Strategy and PMO, you will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes, and disciplined execution. You will lead annual and long-range planning, portfolio governance, business reviews, and executive reporting while proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities. This role requires strategic thinking, strong program leadership, analytical depth, executive communication, and the ability to influence across a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the business strategy, annual operating plan, and long-range priorities for the India Cross Border Trade organization.
• Identify key opportunities for business growth; develop and execute plans to leverage these opportunities.
• Drive internal productivity and operational efficiency improvement projects.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear workstreams, milestones, owners, success metrics, and governance mechanisms.
• Lead the PMO for high-impact, cross-functional programs from definition through execution, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Establish and manage operating cadences, including weekly program reviews, monthly business reviews, quarterly business reviews, and leadership updates.
• Create executive-ready narratives, dashboards, and decision documents that communicate progress, insights, risks, and recommendations clearly.
• Partner with Business Development, Category Management, Account Management, Operations, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to drive coordinated execution.
• Identify business performance trends, root causes, and growth opportunities through structured analysis and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Define and track key performance indicators, program health metrics, and benefits realization across the strategic portfolio.
• Proactively surface risks, interdependencies, and resource constraints, and drive mitigation and escalation with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Improve planning and execution mechanisms by standardizing processes, templates, governance, and decision-making frameworks.
• Lead strategic problem-solving on ambiguous business questions, evaluate options, and develop recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ensure accountability and follow-through across workstreams while enabling teams to move quickly and make informed decisions.
• Support organizational goal setting, resource prioritization, and change management for new initiatives and operating model improvements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority across a complex, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree.
• 8+ years of experience in business strategy, program management, management consulting, business operations, e-commerce, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs and converting strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop structured, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating executive-level narratives and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability in a matrixed organization.
• Experience establishing PMO governance, business review cadences, KPI frameworks, and portfolio-level reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment.

Why Walmart?

At Walmart, we believe in providing opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed. You will be part of the India Cross Border Trade team that is transforming the retail landscape and helping businesses expand internationally. Join our team and help shape strategy, strengthen execution, and deliver sustainable growth for Walmart Marketplace.

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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

Walmart doesn’t charge any recruitment or similar fee in the recruitment process, including but not limited to interview, offering, and onboarding.