(USA) Manager, Project Management
About the role
The Manager, Project Management leads multiple projects by collaborating with stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive plans that align with business objectives. This role ensures effective communication, monitors project performance, manages resources, and addresses challenges to achieve timely delivery. The position fosters strong relationships with sponsors and teams, promotes continuous improvement, and upholds company standards and ethics. By driving accountability and supporting associate development, the manager contributes to operational excellence and delivers value while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional member experiences through efficient incident resolution and reliable service. We emphasize clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration to manage deliverables effectively. Focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence, the team applies project management best practices to drive impactful solutions aligned with business objectives. By fostering accountability and adaptability, we support a positive work environment that upholds ethical standards. Together, we ensure timely, cost-efficient results that advance Walmart’s mission and values while promoting high performance and sustained success across projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders to align on program requirements and resource allocations.
- Create and communicate detailed project plans and schedules to ensure timely execution and achievement of objectives.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and performance metrics, identifying risks and escalating issues as needed.
- Manage multiple projects or work streams by coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering effective solutions.
- Implement communication plans to provide consistent status updates and minimize the impact of changes.
- Foster continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and promoting best practices within project teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years’ experience in project management, business, operations, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in project management, business, operations, or related area.
- 1 year’s experience working in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Data analytics and project management systems
- Supervisory experience
- Masters: Business Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification
Benefits
- 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
- 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.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
- Live Better U is a company 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,