(USA) Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development

(USA) Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development

814 Respect Dr Bentonville, AR 72716-0000 R-2612412 $80,000 - $155,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development, leads the comprehensive lifecycle of land development projects for new store and club locations. This role oversees project scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals while managing entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies. The position requires coordination with external partners and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant project delivery. Additionally, the role focuses on mentoring project management staff, driving process improvements, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. This leadership position supports company values by promoting integrity, operational excellence, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of land development projects, managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals for new store and club sites.
• Develop and execute entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies, coordinating with architects, engineers, and authorities to secure approvals.
• Lead external partner relationships, negotiating agreements and representing the company in public and regulatory forums.
• Mentor project management staff, driving process improvements and establishing governance practices to enhance development efficiency.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership with clear, data-driven analysis.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, including site due diligence, permitting, construction, and grand opening.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets aligned with business objectives and market timelines.
• Expertise in entitlement strategies, zoning, land use, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong skills in coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and legal teams to secure approvals and manage risks.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring project management staff and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, real estate development, land development, or related area, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years' experience in commercial real estate development, land development, or large-scale capital project management. Experience managing end-to-end development projects, including due diligence, entitlements, permitting, construction oversight, and stakeholder coordination. Experience managing multi-year development timelines with significant capital investment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Advanced degree in civil engineering, architecture, real estate development, or related area. Experience in public entitlement processes, including zoning, variance, and environmental review. Experience with project management and development tracking tools. PMP, CCM, or PE licensure. Supervisory experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Primary Location

814 Respect Dr, 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.