Senior Manager, Project Management in Bentonville, Arkansas

Senior Manager, Project Management

As a Senior Manager, Project Management, you will lead the execution of multiple complex international projects by aligning business priorities with operational needs and removing obstacles to performance. This role involves developing and mentoring high-performing teams, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring adherence to company policies and standards. You will drive data-informed decision-making, manage risks, and foster collaboration with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.

Your leadership will support continuous improvement, resource optimization, and effective communication across all project phases, contributing to sustainable business success and operational excellence.

About the team... The Project Management team at Walmart transforms strategic initiatives into measurable outcomes by guiding projects from inception to completion. Collaborating across functions such as product, engineering, legal, compliance, finance, and operations, the team aligns scope, manages risks, and ensures steady progress. Emphasizing clear communication, resource planning, and outcome-focused execution, they maintain transparency and accountability. By combining strategic planning with adaptable methods and structured change management, the team delivers predictable results that support organizational goals.

Continuous learning and resilience enable effective scaling of successful initiatives across the organization.

What you'll do...

• Lead the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to optimize performance.
• Develop and mentor associates through training, coaching, and performance evaluations to build a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Manage cross-functional projects by leveraging data, benchmarking best practices, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee project resources, schedules, budgets, and documentation while communicating status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive change initiatives by making data-driven recommendations and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure resolution of critical issues.
• Establish and audit consistent project workflows and standards for deliverables.

What you'll bring...

• Proven expertise in leading complex, cross-functional projects with strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize, and coordinate project work plans aligned with business goals.
• Experience managing project resources, schedules, budgets, and documentation to ensure timely delivery.
• Strong leadership capabilities including mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to foster collaboration and maintain integrity in all business practices.
• Proficiency in Spanish language communication.

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.…