Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows And Events (Production Operations)

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Conference Center in Bentonville, AR to lead day-to-day production operations, technical execution, and customer experience for the WALTON Conference Center. The role ensures conference spaces, production systems, and support teams deliver high-quality executive meetings and enterprise events.

You will oversee on-site AV, live event systems, and run-of-show execution, coordinating with internal campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field with 4 years’ experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field
• Or 6 years’ experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for meetings and events.
• Provide hands-on configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operation of AV systems.
• Oversee daily venue readiness, system checks, and preventive maintenance.
• Support run-of-show execution, cueing, switching, and live streaming.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for event delivery.
• Act as on-site technical contact for leadership events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change management

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field

Job description

Position Summary…

TheSeniorManager,ConferenceCenterisresponsibleforleadingtheday-to-dayproductionoperations,technicalexecution,andcustomerexperiencefortheWALTONConferenceCenter.Thisroleensuresconferencecenterspaces,productionsystems,andsupportteamsarepreparedtodeliverhigh-qualityexecutivemeetings,enterpriseevents,associateexperiences,andbusiness-criticalcommunications.

TheSeniorManagerleadsproductionprofessionalsresponsibleforaudio,video,presentationsupport,hybridmeetingtechnology,andeventexecutionwhilecoordinatingcloselywithEventSolutions,Hospitality,Engineering,Facilities,GlobalTechnology,Security,andothercampuspartners. About the team: The Campus Events team within Walmart’s Corporate Real Estate organization designs and delivers impactful events that enhance the associate and guest experience across the campus. They manage all aspects of event execution, including planning, AV coordination, vendor management, and onsite delivery. Combining technical expertise with a service-oriented approach, the team collaborates closely with partners to create polished, engaging experiences that align with business objectives. Their work supports a dynamic environment focused on accountability, strategic planning, and seamless event operations to drive meaningful connections and memorable moments.

What you’ll do…

• Serve as the primary technical lead for meetings and events in the conference center.
• Provide hands-on configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operation of audio, video, lighting, control, routing, streaming, and live event systems.
• Oversee daily venue readiness, system checks, and preventive maintenance workflows.
• Support run-of-show execution , cueing, switching, camera operation, graphics integration, and audio mixing.
• Manage real-time issue resolution during high-visibility events involving executive leadership.
• Assist in technical design, load-in, setup, show execution, and strike for off-site or high-complexity external events.
• Coordinate with staging, LED/video wall, audio, and livestreaming vendors.
• Serve as the on-site technical contact for leadership events requiring broadcast-level production quality.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7–10+ years of experience in AV, broadcast, engineering, or event operations.
• Proven leadership experience in developing and executing strategic plans for large-scale shows and events.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to align event objectives and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to influence stakeholders and ensure consistent messaging and themes.
• Ability to drive change management initiatives and implement sustainable processes.
• Demonstrated accountability and problem-solving skills in achieving goals and removing obstacles to optimize performance.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.

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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field and 4 years’ experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field OR 6 years’ experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

Event Planning, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability

Primary Location…

1500 SE 8th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.