Manager, Operations

What you'll do... Position: Manager, Operations Job Location: 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Duties: Oversees one or more work streams for the operations organization by designing project plans; organizing project timelines and deliverables; facilitating meetings involving stakeholder teams to analyze, plan, and implement project initiatives; recommending appropriate operational processes; developing and handling project requests and timelines by establishing project requirements; communicating project status, details, timelines, and available resources; planning and executing resource allocation; finalizing, approving, and delivering projects; taking corrective action as necessary to drive project results; communicating project plans and deliverables to key stakeholders; identifying root causes and developing potential solutions for initiatives; and making recommendations based on data and observation. Provides decision support by sourcing, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data and information; providing influence and insight on current and future business trends; conducting analyses of initiatives to understand and communicate trends; translating data analysis into recommendations aligned with business objectives; and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop processes and strategies that help meet business goals. Implements business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; developing new innovations and tools for site selection and continuously improving selection methodology; leveraging best practices from cross-functional partners to streamline and improve processes; analyzing and interpreting information for one or more initiative work streams to improve business efficiency; developing creative solutions within business areas to reduce costs and meet business goals; ensuring data accuracy; using knowledge and experience of the business to determine what activities must be done by serving as subject matter expert; developing and implementing scorecards and other tracking mechanisms; creating new innovations for store activation; collaborating with and influencing operations and other internal partners in support of strategies; and driving execution to meet metrics through customer service and platform development. Oversees activities and projects that generate revenue, offset operational expenses, mitigate loss, and allocate or influence budget spending by researching and integrating information and data; applying business measures and analyses to identify improvement opportunities; analyzing and interpreting information by using various analytical methodologies for one or more initiative work streams to improve business efficiency; developing creative solutions within business areas that reduce costs and meet business goals; using judgment to prioritize assignments; and ensuring data accuracy. Oversees the development and improvement of new or existing operational tools, reports, and customer-facing functionality by providing direction and input on project business and functional requirements; providing subject matter expertise; developing requirements; providing solutions for complex problems that span multiple businesses, functions and/or time frames with new or existing tools; and partnering cross-functionally with product management, merchandising, engineering, and other groups to drive projects. This position does not supervise employees. Minimum education and experience required: Masters degree or the equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field; OR Bachelors degree or the equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field and 2 years of experience in operations, project management, or related area. Skills required: Experience with Python programming, CARTO, and Kepler for advanced analysis, including geo-spatial analysis of market research data and seller density mapping. Experience with data visualization and analytics using Tableau, Power BI, VBA coding, and Excel to evaluate sales, performance trends, and customer insights. Experience with SQL, Looker, and Excel for querying, cleaning, and analyzing structured business data. Experience with market research design and execution (quantitative competitor benchmarking, secondary research analysis, qualitative interviews, and customer segmentation and personas). Experience with data modeling and forecasting using tools such as STATA, R, and Python. Experience with strategy development and execution (go-to-market, brand positioning, and operational transformation). Experience with financial modeling and scenario planning to evaluate business opportunities. Experience with dashboard development for executive decision-making. Experience with AI tools to generate strategy framework templates, refine communications, and consolidate market research data around customer demographics. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills. Salary Range: $101,816/year to $156,000/year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives. Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more. 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.com. Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-DNI #LI-DNP 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.