(USA) Senior Manager, Safety Strategy

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Safety Strategy, leads the execution of safety initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role drives the development and communication of safety plans, evaluates program performance using key metrics, and implements process improvements to enhance safety outcomes. The position requires strategic decision-making, risk management, and effective stakeholder engagement to support organizational goals. The Senior Manager also mentors team members, promotes compliance with safety standards, and stays informed on industry best practices to advance the company’s safety management systems.
About the team:
The Enterprise Safety Governance & Standards team develops and maintains the safety framework that directs operational safety across Walmart. Collaborating with various business units, the team creates enterprise-wide safety standards, tailored safety programs, and detailed hazard control guidance. Through governance, standardization, and risk-based decision-making, the team ensures consistent safety expectations, regulatory compliance, and effective hazard management across retail, supply chain, manufacturing, and facilities services. This collaborative approach supports Walmart’s commitment to maintaining safe and compliant work environments while driving continuous improvement in safety practices throughout the enterprise.
What you'll do:

• Oversee execution of safety projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and communicate business plans and priorities to drive safety initiatives across company segments.
• Monitor program performance using key indicators and trend data, conducting analyses to evaluate effectiveness and ROI.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and present progress reports and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead process improvements by conducting gap analyses and recommending changes aligned with company strategies.
• Provide guidance and development opportunities to team members, fostering a high-performing environment.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in safety management systems and regulatory compliance, including OSHA standards.
• Strong skills in risk analysis, risk management, and occupational safety and health practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration with multiple business units to drive safety initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic decision making, program management, and change management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpreting key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Certified Safety Professional credential preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to educate stakeholders and present progress to senior leadership.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and content creation for safety-related communications.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
2 years’ experience managing budgets, profit-and-loss statements, or relate financial processes.
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area.

Primary Location...

802 Respect 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.