Senior Manager, Program Management

Position Summary...

Are you someone who thrives in dynamic environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and enjoys connecting people to purpose? As Senior Manager, Program Management, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling the success of Walmart International’s Technology organization through strategic program execution, associate engagement, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff for CTO Operations, you will be the engine behind the organization’s operating rhythm, leadership forums preparedness, associate experience, and strategic projects. If you’re passionate about creating clarity, driving alignment, and cultivating a high-performing team culture—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale.

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Execution: Lead planning and execution of cross-functional programs that align with organizational priorities. Partner closely with leaders and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and measurable impact.
• Operational Rhythm & Governance: Establish and proactively manage operational rhythms, meeting cadences, planning cycles, and events management.
• Culture & Engagement: Drive associate engagement initiatives including onboarding, learning, recognition, and inclusion. Create programs that foster community, connection, and a sense of belonging.
• Metrics & Accountability: Monitor and report progress against organizational goals. Hold teams accountable for deliverables aligned with the organization’s strategic vision and team’s key OKRs.
• Standardization & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and standardize ways of working across programs, promoting efficiency and continuous improvement in how the team operates.
• Knowledge Management: Establish and maintain a centralized, well-organized repository of key documents, templates, playbooks, and best practices to ensure continuity, scalability, and easy access across the organization.

Key Skills

• Exceptional program and project management expertise
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with resilience
• Relationship builder with high emotional intelligence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Adept at using collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Co-pilot, Smartsheet, Jira, Miro)
• Early adopter of emerging tech productivity tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• 5 years of experience in program or project management
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a high-visibility role
• Strong background in driving organizational engagement and change management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PMP/Agile certification
• Experience in a global technology organization
• Background in corporate strategy, operations, or communications
• Prior experience managing enterprise-wide engagement or enablement programs

Success Metrics

• Programs are executed on time, within scope, and exceed stakeholder expectations
• Positive feedback from leaders on readiness and program effectiveness
• Increased associate engagement scores across targeted initiative
• High engagement and usage of the centralized repository with positive feedback on ease of access, relevance, and quality of resources
• Operational efficiency gains in terms of measurable improvements in delivery timelines and team productivity

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