Senior Manager, Program Management at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...


The Drone Delivery team is looking for a skilled, adaptable, and strategic Senior Program Manager to support the expansion of the drone business. In this role, you'll implement program standards, lead stakeholder communications, manage planning cycles, and advocate for best practices. You will play a key role in executing initiatives that support the broader business goals and driving cross-functional alignment.


The ideal candidate is a self-starter, strong communicator, and problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You'll work across diverse teams, managing priorities while maintaining focus on program success.



Key Responsibilities

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  Develop and implement program management standards, ensuring efficient and effective execution of program deliverables.
  
  


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  Support program-level OKRs, including the development and quarterly review of objectives and results.
  
  


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  Build and maintain a communication governance framework across channels, ensuring use of best practices and compliance with company guidelines.
  
  


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  Create onboarding materials and educational sessions for new program members on objectives, tools, and best practices.
  
  


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  Provide regular program updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency.
  
  


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  Collaborate with the program leader to support alignment meetings, develop executive-level presentations, and track outcomes.
  
  


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  Act as a strategic advisor to the program leader, offering insights and recommendations for program improvement.
  
  


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  Conduct audits to assess program mechanisms and communications, identifying areas for optimization and alignment with business goals.
  
  


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  Optimize resource utilization to support the achievement of strategic objectives.
  
  

You'll Impress Us If You...

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  Are a proactive self-starter, with the ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and strong judgment.
  
  


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  Have experience defining and executing program strategies that align with organizational goals in a dynamic environment.
  
  


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  Communicate effectively at all levels, with executive presence and the ability to create clear, engaging content.
  
  


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  Collaborate across teams, driving execution and overcoming barriers to accelerate progress.
  
  


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  Solve problems creatively, maintaining professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  
  


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  5+ years of experience managing programs, including strategy development, day-to-day management, and stakeholder communication.
  
  


• Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to align program objectives to broader business goals.
  
  


• Experience with agile, scrum, or other project management methodologies.
  
  


• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Trello, Smartsheet, Asana) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word).
  
  


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  Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished presentations and detailed reports.
  
  


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  Proficiency in team collaboration tools (SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Teams)
  
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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  Master's degree (MBA or similar).
  
  


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  Project management certifications (PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.
  
  


• Experience with Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Figma to create visual aids is a plus.
  
  


• Experience with drone or autonomous vehicle operations or similar high-tech infrastructure projects is a plus.
  
  

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...



Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum 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 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.
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 Qualifications...



Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.


Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process, Master's degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area, Project Management Certification




Primary Location...



702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America



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