(USA) Senior Director, Program Management

Position Summary...

The Senior Director, Program Management leads the team that assesses, improves, and runs key talent programs supporting Global Tech and Product, including high visibility programs such as Early Careers, Promotions, Fellows, and Associate Experience. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution: shaping strategy and recommendations with senior leaders, building plans, solving problems, creating tools, connecting stakeholders, and moving work forward.

About the team:
The People Strategy, Ops, and Transformation team connects business strategy to workforce strategy, helping Walmart evolve its workforce and ways of working with rigor, speed, and care for our associates. Our work spans three areas: we support strategy and operations for the Chief People Officer of the Digital and Associate Experience (DAX) team; develop and deliver people programs tailored to the unique talent needs of Global Tech and Product; and hold enterprise ownership of Workforce Transitions and M&A. We bring a people-first approach, using AI and technology to strengthen our insights, simplify experiences, and better support our associates and leaders.

What you'll do...

What you'll do:

• Oversees the implementation of Global Tech and AI Product & Design talent programs ensuring they serve the needs of the organizations.
• Delivers strong business results by improving talent processes for Global Tech AI Product & Design as the organizations change.
• Connects talent strategy, workforce needs, associate experience, and business priorities to design impactful programs.
• Applies technology & AI to simplify processes, improve experiences, and scale talent solutions.
• Builds and coaches a high-performing team with clear standards.
• Raises the bar through continuous improvement, earns trust, and listens and communicates effectively.
• Seeks feedback and encourages learning, innovation, and thoughtful risk-taking.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in program and project management within complex, cross-functional business environments.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop associates, managers, and directors.
• Expertise in strategic alignment, ensuring project plans support overall business objectives.
• Strong change management capabilities, including developing and implementing effective change strategies.
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and conflict resolution across multiple business areas.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, engaging senior executives and varied stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 or related field and 6 years' experience in program management, operations, or related field OR 8 years' experience
in program management, operations, or related field.
4 years' supervisory experience.
5 years' experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Merchandising, marketing, ecommerce, operations, logistics, supply chain, or related field

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.