SENIOR MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT - INTERNATIONAL LEVERAGE

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This position is responsible for the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and / or necessary.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Develops and leads multiple cross-functional projects by anticipating and understanding current process and value gaps; benchmarking industry best practices;
• utilizing multiple methodologies to leverage data in order to inform business decisions; ensuring data accuracy and credibility;
• managing efforts to support sustainable best practices and complex, organization-wide projects; managing expectations of program and project leadership;

and adjusting approaches in response to changing business demands.

• 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.

• Manages current and forecasted projects by developing, prioritizing, and coordinating project work plans; supporting the review and selection of proposed projects;
• ensuring project objectives are aligned with overall program goals; forecasting and managing internal project resources;
• monitoring project milestones, expenditures, and costs against project schedules and budgets; tracking projects and communicating status to key stakeholders;

overseeing the management project documentation; and acting as focal contact for project requests.

• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties;
• building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations;

providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.

• Drives informed decision making for large cross-functional projects by collaborating with cross-functional project teams and leadership to identify goals, success criteria, assumptions, risks, and known issues with the project or program;
• identifying potential risks of programs or projects and developing strategies to mitigate those risks; prioritizing and ensuring resolution of critical issues;

developing communication plan frameworks; overseeing the creation of communication plans; and educating sponsors, stakeholders, and executive leadership on project requirements.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application;

ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Influences change processes by making data driven recommendations to support multiple projects; persuading and educating cross-functional teams or associates on new or enhanced business processes and building relationships with senior leadership to ensure the ongoing alignment of change initiatives with current and future business needs.

• Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives;
• consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost- effectiveness;

and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Enhances project workflow by identifying and tracking current work flow; establishing and auditing consistent practices and standards for project deliverables;

and ensuring project deliverables adhere to standardized sign off procedures.

• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders;
• identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results;

recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.

Reports research findings to team and key stakeholders by, collaborating with internal partners to collect, validate and communicate project information (for example, timelines, progress, goals);

providing direction and guidance on existing projects; recommending enhancements to existing projects; and developing and updating content for presentations and reports.

Leadership Expectations

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position

Focus on our Associates : 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.

Focus on our Associates : 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.

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.

Deliver for the Customer : 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.

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.

Embrace Change : Digital Transformation & Change : Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

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.

Live our Values : Servant Leadership : Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

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, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

Physical Activities

The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Reads information, often in small print.

Visually verifies information, often in small print.

Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer. Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.

Presents information to small or large groups and individuals. Enters and locates information on computer.

Observes associate, customer, or supplier behavior.

Travel

Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Travels internationally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring extended overnight stays.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.
• 2 years' supervisory experience.
• 3 years' project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 3 years' experience managing small or medium scale change initiatives .
• Project Management certification.
• Six Sigma certification.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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 $80,000.00-$155,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.

2 years' supervisory experience.

3 years' project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Managing small or medium scale change initiatives, Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification

Primary Location...

701 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America