Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows And Events; Production Operations

Senior Manager, Strategy
- Shows And Events (Production Operations)

Bentonville, AR

1500 Se 8th St

Bentonville, AR

R-2670891

$90,000 - $180,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

The Senior Manager ,Conference Centerisresponsibleforleadingtheday-to-dayproductionoperations,technical execution,andcustomerexperiencefortheWALTONConference

Center.

Thisroleensuresconferencecenterspaces,production systems,andsupportteamsarepreparedtodeliverhigh-qualityexecutivemeetings,enterprise events,associate experiences,and business-critical communications.

About the team:
The Campus Events team within Walmart’s Corporate Real Estate organization designs and delivers impactful events that enhance the associate and guest experience across the campus. They manage all aspects of event execution, including planning, AV coordination, vendor management, and onsite delivery. Combining technical expertise with a service-oriented approach, the team collaborates closely with partners to create polished, engaging experiences that align with business objectives.

Their work supports a dynamic environment focused on accountability, strategic planning, and seamless event operations to drive meaningful connections and memorable moments.

The Senior Managerleadsproductionprofessionalsresponsibleforaudio ,video,presentation support,hybridmeetingtechnology,andeventexecutionwhilecoordinatingcloselywith

Event

Solutions,Hospitality,Engineering,Facilities,Global Technology,Security,andothercampuspartners. About the team:
The Campus Events team within Walmart’s Corporate Real Estate organization designs and delivers impactful events that enhance the associate and guest experience across the campus. They manage all aspects of event execution, including planning, AV coordination, vendor management, and onsite delivery. Combining technical expertise with a service-oriented approach, the team collaborates closely with partners to create polished, engaging experiences that align with business objectives.

Their work supports a dynamic environment focused on accountability, strategic planning, and seamless event operations to drive meaningful connections and memorable moments.

• Serve as the primary technical lead for meetings and events in the conference center.
• Provide hands-on configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operation of audio, video, lighting, control, routing, streaming, and live event systems.
• Oversee daily venue readiness, system checks, and preventive maintenance workflows.
• Support run-of-show execution
  , cueing, switching, camera operation, graphics integration, and audio mixing.
• Manage real-time issue resolution during high-visibility events involving executive leadership
  .
• Assist in technical design, load-in, setup, show execution, and strike for off-site or high-complexity external events.
• Coordinate with staging, LED/video wall, audio, and live streaming vendors
  .
• Serve as the on-site technical contact for leadership events requiring broadcast-level production quality
  .

• 7–10+ years of experience in AV, broadcast, engineering, or event operations.
• Proven leadership experience in developing and executing strategic plans for large-scale shows and events.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams effectively.
• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to align event objectives and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to influence stakeholders and ensure consistent messaging and themes.
• Ability to drive change management initiatives and implement sustainable processes.
• Demonstrated accountability and problem-solving…