(USA) Manager, Program Management

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The (USA) Manager, Program Management leads the coordination and execution of the internal General Contractor program, partnering with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to achieve business objectives. This role connects corporate teams with field operations to ensure project readiness, compliance, and efficient execution. It oversees pre-award activities across Procurement, Contracts, and Compliance, identifies operational barriers, and drives process improvements that reduce cycle time and cost. The position requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and construction or real estate experience. The manager promotes accountability, continuous improvement, performance tracking, risk resolution, associate development, and operational excellence while supporting organizational goals and success.
About the team:
The Walmart Realty team leads the planning, coordination, and execution of construction programs nationwide. Collaborating with cross-functional partners such as Special Projects, Procurement, Contracts, Compliance, and field operations, the team ensures projects are prepared for successful delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing pre-construction processes, vendor engagement, governance, and removing obstacles that may affect timelines. Through effective communication and coordination, the team supports timely project completion, drives continuous improvement, and maintains alignment with company policies and standards, fostering accountability and strong stakeholder relationships throughout all project phases.
What you'll do:

• Execute and manage the internal General Contractor program to support business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between enterprise teams and field operations.
• Coordinate pre-award activities across Special Projects, Procurement, Contracts, and Compliance.
• Resolve operational barriers affecting project readiness, timelines, and execution.
• Ensure completion of required governance, documentation, and administrative milestones.
• Support vendor onboarding, risk mitigation, and contract readiness.
• Develop and implement new processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key dependencies to stakeholders.
• Apply standardized project management, governance, and performance tracking practices across programs.

What you'll bring:

• Proven program management experience delivering business objectives and executing complex initiatives.
• Experience developing programs, workflows, and governance processes that improve execution and accountability.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, build strong partnerships, and support team development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading change, driving process adoption, and implementing operational improvements.
• Proven success identifying efficiencies and implementing scalable solutions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of contract administration, construction coordination, vendor management, and bid processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering results.

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. 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. For information about PTO, see 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.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading a cross-functional team, Retail Link, Working with profit and loss responsibilities.

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.