Manager, Process Improvement

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager of Process Improvement in Bentonville, AR to identify and lead systemic process enhancements across Marketplace Risk Operations. You will guide discovery, SOP updates, and cross-functional execution to ensure clear scoping, prioritization, and measurable efficiency gains.

The role partners with Product, Change Management, and other teams to simplify processes and drive sustainable improvements that align with long-term business goals.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, project/program management, information systems, communications, or related area with 3 years’ experience.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in process improvement, operations, program management, risk operations, compliance operations, or related area.
• Fundamental knowledge of process design, mapping, and management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Analyze processes to identify gaps, root causes, and opportunities for standardization.
• Manage intake requests, conduct discovery, assess urgency and impact, and update documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align stakeholders and resolve dependencies.
• Support implementation readiness by defining requirements, handoffs, and success measures.
• Serve as a process subject matter expert on policies, tools, controls, and best practices.
• Evaluate changes using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process improvement

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/operations

Masters in related field (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary...The Manager, Process Improvement identifies and leads process improvement work that resolves systemic gaps, improves operational execution, and prevents recurring issues across Marketplace Risk Operations. This role manages Process Improvement requests through discovery, stakeholder engagement, process analysis, SOP updates and implementation support to ensure work is clearly scoped, prioritized, documented, and completed effectively. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to align strategies, simplify processes, and drive operational efficiency. By fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, this position supports long‑term business goals and delivers measurable results that enhance organizational performance and stakeholder engagement.

About the team: The Process Improvement team supports Risk Operations by strengthening operational processes, optimizing workflows, and addressing systemic gaps. The team partners with Product, Business, Change Management and other teams to align stakeholders, improve documentation, support intake and prioritization, and drive consistent execution. Through process improvement and change initiatives, the team simplifies and sustains operations, improves efficiency, and delivers measurable business outcomes that support Risk Operations' strategic objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and support business objectives.
• Analyze processes to identify gaps, root causes, and opportunities for standardization and optimization.
• Manage intake requests by conducting discovery, assessing urgency and impact, and executing required process or documentation updates.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to clarify process impacts, align stakeholders, resolve dependencies, and support informed decision‑making.
• Support implementation readiness for process updates by defining requirements, documentation needs, handoffs, and success measures.
• Serve as a process subject matter expert by providing guidance on policies, tools, controls, and best practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of process changes, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in process improvement and change management to drive operational efficiency and sustainable solutions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross‑functional teams and mentoring associates.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and monitor process design, mapping, and management initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management, including planning, executing, and delivering transformational change projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to secure alignment and buy‑in across business units.
• Ability to analyze data, identify gaps, and recommend actionable improvements aligned with business goals.
• Knowledge of lean methodologies and industry best practices to support continuous improvement efforts.

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.

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:

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, project/program management, information systems, communications, or related area and 3 years’ experience in process improvement, operations, program management, risk operations, compliance operations, or related area.

Option 2: 5 years’ experience in process improvement, operations, program management, risk operations, compliance operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Process Improvement

Masters, Masters: Human Resources

Masters: Supply Chain

Lean Six Sigma Champion Certification

Primary Location: 2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.