Senior Manager, Real Estate

Senior Manager, Real Estate – Remodel PMD

The Senior Manager, Real Estate - PMD leads a portfolio of complex remodel projects, driving end-to-end delivery from early planning and design through permitting and execution.

The East Business Unit Project Management & Design (PMD) – Remodels team collaborates with Real Estate, Operations, Construction, and external consultants to deliver complex remodel projects across a broad geographic area. The team manages projects from initial planning through construction, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and operational goals. Design Managers lead portfolios, coordinate cross-functional efforts, proactively address risks, and drive solutions for timely project completion.

The team emphasizes strong collaboration, clear communication, accountability, and continuous improvement to balance strategic objectives with real-time project demands.

• Lead the end-to-end management of the Remodel Program, overseeing multiple store projects annually and maintaining an active portfolio of ongoing remodels.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Operations leadership—ranging from Store Managers to Regional Vice Presidents—ensuring project alignment with business goals.
• Guide architects and civil engineers, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable for deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal business units to manage all aspects of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct hands‑on data analysis and maintain direct communication with stakeholders across multiple, non-integrated systems.
• Act as the critical link between field teams, Home Office associates, and external professionals for Remodels and Special Projects nationwide.
• Influence and align diverse groups toward shared objectives, resolving complex issues with agility.
• Analyze cost, scheduling, and permitting challenges, and guide implementation strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure project readiness for permitting, bidding, and possession, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Maintain a standardized and balanced workload as project volume increases across business units.

• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site remodel or construction programs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in project management, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions in fast-pace environments.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
• Experience guiding architects, engineers, and external partners to successful project outcomes.
• Agility in identifying and resolving issues and adapting to evolving business needs.
• Commitment to supporting Walmart’s digital initiatives and enhancing the customer experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area.

• Managing profit and loss reporting
• Managing project budgets
• Project Management
• Supervisory experience
• Masters:
  Business Administration
• Project Management Professional Certification

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…