Manager, communications

Position Summary...

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• Evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of communication plans, programs, and initiatives by consulting with key stakeholders;
• soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; applying key learnings from internal and external benchmarking;
• participating in meetings with assigned functional areas to present status updates on communication processes, requests, and communications sent;

and visiting field leadership to ensure communications are meeting field expectations.

• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities;
• removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly;

developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

• Develops strategic communications across the business by consulting with leadership and participating in cross-functional teams to determine appropriate communication strategy and evaluate business needs and desired outcomes;
• ensuring continuity of business plans; serving as a key stakeholder and as a communication subject matter expert in initiatives;
• drafting, designing, reviewing, and editing communications and presentations; advising on the creation of communication elements related to the divisional plan;

and developing and executing plans to distribute communications.

Provides assistance with communication expertise for the business by managing cross-functional communication teams; creating and providing status updates to key leaders;

counseling functional area leaders and associates on writing and executing effective communications; and managing competing communication priorities for assigned business areas.

• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders;
• supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives;
• building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities;

and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition;

and ensuring diversity awareness.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans;

utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Live our Values

Culture Champion : Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability;

maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

• Servant Leadership : Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
• Embrace Change Curiosity & Courage : Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking;

and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

• Digital Transformation & Change : Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
• Deliver for the Customer Customer Focus : Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
• Strategic Thinking : Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.
• Focus on our Associates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members;

builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

Collaboration & Influence : Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives;

and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Talent Management : Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

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 https : / / one.walmart.com / notices.

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.

Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00-$202,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Minimum Qualifications...

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 2 years’ experience in communications, journalism, business, or relevant area OR 4 years’ experience in communications, journalism, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Project Management, Supervising Associates

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

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