(USA) Senior Manager, Project Management - CES Insights & Analytics

Walmart

  • Bentonville, AR
  • $80,000-155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Position Summary... We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. Manager of Program/Project Management for the CES Insights & Analytics team. This leader will partner closely with the Sr. Director to ensure smooth team operations, executional excellence, and high-impact delivery across a portfolio of initiatives. The ideal candidate is a structured thinker and detail-oriented program leader who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments and has a passion for enabling high-performing teams.This role will focus on driving organizational alignment, program governance, communication cadence, and team engagement-while overseeing execution of CES IA's most critical strategic initiatives.What you'll do...Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Governance and Standardization
  • Design, implement, and evolve standardized processes, templates, and communication tools across CES IA.
  • Support documentation standards for dashboards, business reviews, OKRs, and weekly updates.
  • Ensure seamless coordination of WBR inputs, strategic artifacts, and internal leadership comms.
Program & Project Leadership
  • Drive planning, execution, and tracking of CES IA team priorities
  • Proactively identify risks, escalate blockers, and ensure timely delivery of cross-functional efforts.
  • Partner with analytics, product, engineering, and ops teams to drive shared accountability.
Team Communication and Engagement
  • Coordinate All Hands, showcase events, AES planning, and team milestone celebrations.
  • Develop engagement trackers and retrospectives to continuously improve participation and sentiment.
  • Enhance visibility and transparency through proactive internal communication routines.
Business Planning and Operational Support
  • Provide operation support-driving alignment on goals, metrics, staffing plans, and delivery timelines.
  • Manage key operating mechanisms and drive consistency in how updates and insights are shared across CES and partner teams.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.Experience:5+ years in program/project management, business operations, or strategic planning roles, preferably in data or tech-forward environments.Skills:
  • Deep experience with program governance, planning, and reporting frameworks
  • Proven success managing cross-functional initiatives and leadership communications
  • Strong project management discipline and fluency in tools, especially Jira, confluence.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling with data
  • Experience coordinating across matrixed teams and driving cultural engagement
Performance Indicators
  • Consistency: Standard templates and workflows adopted across CES IA to reduce manual reporting
  • Timeliness: Strategic projects delivered on time and with measurable business outcomes
  • Engagement: Strong participation and feedback scores from team events and comms
  • Transparency: Improved visibility into goals, metrics, and progress across CES and partner teams
  • Satisfaction: Improved team sentiment, AES scores, and internal coordination quality
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 .‎ The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00‎ Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.‎ Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:‎‎ - Stock‎‎Minimum 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, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.
2 years' supervisory experience.
3 years' project management experience.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Managing small or medium scale change initiatives, Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certificationPrimary Location...702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaAbout WalmartAt Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.Walmart is 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."Our leadership invests in every associate and it's up to us to change the course of retail-and we're doing it every day. I feel unstoppable." — Diane, Project ManagerHello, NW ArkansasWith over 200 miles of trails, an emerging locally-sourced food scene, the world-renowned Crystal Bridges Museum-NWA has something for everyone.ArtCrystal Bridges MuseumCelebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the beauty of art and the power of nature.CultureWalton Arts CenterArkansas' premiere center for visual arts and entertainment.EducationThe AmazeumAn interactive children's museum that's fun for the whole family.CommuneBotanical Gardens42 acres of premiere public garden space.ExploreDevil's Den State ParkLocated on 2,500 acres, Devil's Den State Park is the perfect place to explore Arkansas' natural beauty.come togetherFayetteville SquareThe best of shopping and restaurants, right in the heart of Fayetteville.All the benefits you need for you and your family
  • Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
  • Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth
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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see .

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