Operations Readiness Lead – Market Expansion

Jobtailor; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive readiness activities for future market expansion, identify requirements, coordinate launch plans, and track milestones to manage risks.

You will develop and improve playbooks, governance processes, readiness assessments, and launch procedures while collaborating across teams to meet performance standards and align with global and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field with 3 years' experience in operations or 5 years overall.
• 1 year's supervisory experience.
• Proven expertise leading complex operations and project management initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple work streams and global large-scale transformations.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience driving process improvements and enhancing efficiency through innovative solutions.
• Ability to cultivate trust-based relationships and collaborate respectfully.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Comfort in ambiguous environments and creating structure and momentum.
• Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.
• Must comply with Walmart's drug-free workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead readiness activities for future market expansion opportunities.
• Identify operational requirements and coordinate launch plans.
• Track readiness milestones and manage risks and dependencies.
• Ensure successful market readiness and implementation.
• Develop, implement, and improve operational playbooks, governance, readiness assessments, launch procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business plans, remove obstacles, and meet performance standards.
• Partner with market stakeholders to understand local requirements and coordinate localization efforts.
• Balance global standards with market-specific operational needs.
• Incorporate global learnings and stakeholder feedback into operational improvements.
• Coordinate operational development and support scalable growth of Data Ventures products and capabilities.

Skills

Operational Readiness

Project Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Supervisory Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Walmart is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive readiness activities for future market expansion, identify requirements, coordinate launch plans, and track milestones to manage risks.

You will develop and improve playbooks, governance processes, readiness assessments, and launch procedures while collaborating across teams to meet performance standards and align with global and local requirements.