Manager, Program Management

Walmart

. Lead coordination and execution of complex programs for Spark Earnings Excellence .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBentonville • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategy and program execution, with a strong focus on coordinating complex initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leveraging data-driven insights for operational excellence and ensuring compliance with policies and ethical practices.

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Project ManagementStrategy ExecutionCross-Functional Team LeadershipKPI EvaluationCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionProcess ImprovementAnalytical MindsetCapacity PlanningRoadmap Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingCoachingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Retail Link

Industry Keywords

Business StrategyOperational ExcellenceComplianceDecision RightsService Catalog

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead coordination and execution of complex programs for Spark Earnings Excellence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to achieve business objectives
Convert priorities into an integrated quarterly/annual strategy roadmap with outcomes, owners, dependencies, and measures
Maintain the roadmap and identify slippage, conflicts, and required course corrections
Maintain operating-model architecture, including service catalog, taxonomy, RACIs, decision rights, and key interfaces
Assess proposed organizational and process changes for impacts before implementation
Coordinate annual and quarterly strategy processes, including strategic whitepapers, pillar goals, KPI frameworks, maturity aspirations, and roadmap refreshes
Challenge activity-based goals and promote outcome-based goals
Support AOP/LRP by connecting business strategy to capabilities, organization, headcount, market expansion, and investment needs
Build scenarios and articulate assumptions behind capacity or capability requests
Monitor progress, resolve critical issues, and deliver results aligned with company standards
Foster associate development through coaching and mentoring
Ensure compliance with policies and ethical practices
Leverage data-driven insights and strategic planning to drive operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area
Proven experience in strategy and program execution
Ability to coordinate complex initiatives and meet critical milestones
Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams, foster accountability, and develop associates through coaching and mentoring
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Analytical mindset, including KPI evaluation, root cause analysis, and process improvement recommendations
Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement
Understanding of business strategies, metrics, and standard operating procedures
Preferred: experience leading a cross-functional team
Preferred: Retail Link
Preferred: profit and loss responsibilities
Drug-free workplace compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs
High school completion through bachelor's degree programs