Manager, Program Management

Position Summary... The Manager, Program Management leads and oversees complex programs by coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role drives accountability, monitors progress, and ensures alignment with business objectives while identifying improvement opportunities. The manager supports associate development through coaching and mentoring, promotes ethical standards, and fosters a collaborative environment. By analyzing performance data and managing program execution, this position delivers strategic solutions that enhance service and product capabilities. The role requires effective communication, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement to achieve organizational goals. What you'll do... Role summary: The Manager, Program Management leads and oversees complex programs by coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role drives accountability, monitors progress, and ensures alignment with business objectives while identifying improvement opportunities. The manager supports associate development through coaching and mentoring, promotes ethical standards, and fosters a collaborative environment. By analyzing performance data and managing program execution, this position delivers strategic solutions that enhance service and product capabilities. The role requires effective communication, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement to achieve organizational goals. About the team: The team manages and reports on Data Foundation programs, driving enterprise-level discussions to maximize data asset value. They coordinate technical discussions, support data analysis, and deliver comprehensive Airtable reports. Collaborating across functions, the team builds strong relationships with stakeholders to align goals and ensure accountability. They prioritize continuous improvement, monitor program performance, and provide clear communication to leadership. Focused on effective project management and cross-functional leadership, the team fosters a results-driven environment that supports strategic initiatives and drives measurable business outcomes. Coordinate and oversee program activities by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to support business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to implement program plans, manage expectations, and ensure timely delivery of milestones and high-level deliverables. Monitor program performance through data analysis, key performance indicators, and return-on-investment assessments to identify improvement opportunities. Provide supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities for associates, fostering accountability and a positive work environment. Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards while promoting continuous learning and adaptability. Prepare and present performance reports to senior leadership, driving informed decision-making and program success. What you'll bring: Proven experience in program and project management with the ability to coordinate and oversee complex initiatives. Strong cross-functional team leadership skills, fostering collaboration and accountability to achieve business objectives. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to engage key stakeholders and manage expectations effectively. Demonstrated capability to analyze performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement process enhancements. Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ability to mentor, develop, and motivate associates while promoting a positive and productive work environment. Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to drive innovation and operational excellence. 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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 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. Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area. 2 years supervisory experience. 3 years project management experience. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Managing small or medium scale change initiatives, Masters degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification Primary Location... 702 Sw 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.