Manager, Program Management (Corporate Real Estate)

About the role

The Manager, Program Management leads the coordination and execution of complex programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to achieve business objectives. This role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and effective communication to ensure program milestones and deliverables are met. The manager provides leadership and development opportunities for associates while maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

About the team

The Corporate Real Estate Technology team leads strategic technology initiatives that shape Walmart’s real estate portfolio and workplace experience. Collaborating with senior leaders, the team defines goals, anticipates challenges, and establishes measurable success criteria. Members apply expertise in strategic planning, business analysis, data-driven decision making, and stakeholder management to deliver impactful solutions aligned with Walmart’s objectives. The team drives innovation through effective project management, financial oversight, and technology strategy development, ensuring alignment with business priorities and fostering continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee program activities by developing and maintaining project plans to meet business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement program plans, monitor milestones, and ensure timely delivery of high-level deliverables.
• Analyze program performance using key indicators, trend data, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities for associates to build a high-performing team.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, reporting, and escalation of critical issues.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethics, and integrity while supporting continuous learning and process improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in program and project management with the ability to coordinate complex initiatives and meet critical milestones.
• Strong cross-functional team leadership skills to build accountability and drive results across varied groups.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to engage key stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated capability in resource management and prioritizing issues for root cause analysis and resolution.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills to evaluate program performance using key performance indicators and trend data.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset to foster innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field OR 2 years’ experience in project management, business, operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leading a cross-functional team
• Retail Link experience
• Working with profit and loss responsibilities
• Master's degree in Business
• Six Sigma Certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) and stock purchase plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates

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.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.

Primary location: 806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America