Senior Manager, Program Management

Walmart

. Lead a portfolio of workforce transformation programs across multiple teams .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and technical leadership, with a focus on driving organizational change, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication across diverse teams. Proven ability to manage complex programs, ensuring alignment between engineering and business objectives while fostering a culture of belonging and continuous improvement.

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Program ManagementTechnical Leadership DevelopmentStakeholder CoordinationChange ManagementExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Integrated PlanningDependency ManagementRisk MitigationChange ControlLaunch ReadinessAI TranslationOrganizational Change LeadershipProject ManagementBudget ManagementFinancial Process Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCoaching Senior LeadersFacilitation SkillsNavigating AmbiguityDriving Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Workforce TransformationBelonging InitiativesTechnical DevelopmentManager ReadinessCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of workforce transformation programs across multiple teams
Own program strategy, governance, execution, and adoption for enablement, manager/leader readiness, technical development, belonging, and associate experience initiatives
Partner with business owners and engineering teams to enable scalable solutions and new ways of working
Manage program plans, governance, risks, stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting
Execute Growth Tech’s Technical Leadership Development Program pilot, including launch readiness, stakeholder alignment, communications, and delivery
Coordinate TLDP learning experiences, leader enablement, and participant engagement
Track TLDP participation, gather feedback, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements
Manage the Global Tech Belonging Champion Network, including stakeholders, workstreams, communications, and execution
Equip Belonging Champions with playbooks and activation resources, conduct progress reviews, drive accountability, and measure impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in program management, technical program management, or related roles partnering with engineering and business teams
Experience navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and coaching senior leaders to drive alignment and adoption
Strong execution skills in integrated planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, change control, and launch readiness
Ability to translate AI and engineering complexities into actionable rollout plans understood by technical and business leaders
Proven ability to lead organizational change, shape leadership behaviors, establish operating routines, and sustain adoption
Excellent executive communication and facilitation skills across varied stakeholders, cultures, and time zones
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 and 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
Preferred: managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or related financial process
Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field
Preferred: Project Management Certification

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
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Stock (for certain positions)