Manager, Project Management

Reference: R-2634134

Posted:

Location:

BENTONVILLE, AR, United States Salary: $70000 - $130000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
   The Manager, Project Management - Digital Enablement owns a portfolio of General Merchandise Asset projects from discovery through testing, deployment, and support. This role coordinates across business, technical, procurement, and vendor teams to translate business needs into clear project requirements, manage schedules, risks, budgets, and dependencies, and keep projects moving. The manager should be comfortable learning enough about IoT, sensors, integrations, and related technologies to work effectively with technical partners ensuring projects meet business needs.

They will also help build and improve new processes, challenge existing approaches when appropriate, and operate effectively in a fast-changing, growing environment. About the team:
Our team transforms Walmart’s physical assets into connected, measurable resources by leveraging sensors, OEM integrations, computer vision, and advanced technologies. We gather essential data through platforms like IoT and Crystal to enhance asset visibility, enabling early issue detection, reduced downtime, and lower repair costs. This approach improves safety, compliance, and decision-making regarding equipment management. Our work lays the groundwork for more automated and predictive facility operations, shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance.

The team collaborates closely with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation across Walmart’s facilities. What you'll do:

Develop and maintain relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and objectives.

Create and communicate detailed project plans, schedules, and communication strategies to support project goals.

Manage multiple projects or work streams by coordinating resources, monitoring budgets, and ensuring adherence to project methodologies.

Identify, escalate, and resolve project issues while minimizing impacts of changes on timelines and deliverables.

Provide mentorship and development opportunities to team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions that meet business and customer needs effectively.

What you'll bring:

Proven experience managing multiple medium-scale projects or work streams with strong project planning and schedule management skills.

Expertise in stakeholder management, including building and maintaining relationships and effectively communicating project goals and status updates.

Ability to develop and execute communication plans that align with project objectives and minimize impact of changes.

Strong skills in scope management, procurement, and budget monitoring to ensure project milestones and goals are met.

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing associates, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Excellent presentation and effective communication skills to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.

Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and delivering business value through project initiatives.
    
    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,…