Senior Program Management Lead — Cross-Functional Impact

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

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Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management in Bentonville, AR to lead the execution of complex initiatives and drive performance improvements. You will oversee cross-functional teams, mentor associates, and partner with senior leaders to align programs with corporate goals.

The Payroll COE team supports payroll for 1.6 million associates, driving end-to-end testing and process improvements while delivering reliable results that support Walmart’s strategic objectives.

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 with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple business plans by setting priorities and removing obstacles to optimize performance.
• Supervise and develop associates through mentoring, training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Partner with senior leaders to define goals, assess risks, and communicate program requirements to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing processes, implementing best practices, and aligning initiatives with company strategy.
• Evaluate program performance using key metrics, ROI analyses, and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement adjustments.
• Promote adherence to company policies, ethics, and standards while supporting a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Decision making

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management in Bentonville, AR to lead the execution of complex initiatives and drive performance improvements. You will oversee cross-functional teams, mentor associates, and partner with senior leaders to align programs with corporate goals.

The Payroll COE team supports payroll for 1.6 million associates, driving end-to-end testing and process improvements while delivering reliable results that support Walmart’s strategic objectives.