Senior Manager, Program Management Marketing Operations

Job description

**Position Summary...**
As a Senior Manager, Program Management on the Marketing Operations team, you will relentlessly focus on driving strategic operational excellence for Marketing’s objectives and key results across multiple priorities.

You’ll identify and help solve complex problems across interconnected workstreams, always striving for a simpler, more streamlined way of working together and shaping the future-state of the Walmart Marketing team.

You’ll also serve as a thought leader, challenging the status quo and influencing without authority to drive positive change.

**What you'll do...**

+ Driving Operational Excellence- Relentlessly contributing to a high-performance culture by aligning strategic objectives and key results across multiple marketing priorities.
+ Building Collaborative Relationships- Establishing strong relationships rooted in trust and collaboration to ensure the needs of the Marketing team and cross-functional partners are met.
+ Proactive Problem Solving- Identifying challenges and opportunities early, and resolving critical issues with a solution-oriented mindset to streamline, simplify, and enhance team efficiency.
+ Championing Innovation- Challenging the status quo and advocating for innovative approaches that improve processes and outcomes.
+ Influencing Without Authority- Inspiring and aligning stakeholders at all levels to drive results, even without direct authority.
+ Solving Complex Problems- Navigating and resolving multifaceted issues across interconnected workstreams.
+ Leadership & Development- Leading, influencing, and developing a best-in-class team of Project Managers while continuously investing in personal growth.
+ One Team Mindset- Committing to daily progress toward a simpler, more streamlined way of working together as One Team to achieve the ideal future-state of Walmart Marketing.

**You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You...**

+ Are a thought leader who challenges norms and inspires others.
+ Embody leadership, innovation, and strategic planning.
+ Communicate with clarity and impact.
+ Have a proven track record of operationalizing high-impact, high-visibility programs.
+ Are proficient in project and program management.
+ Prioritize customer-centric planning and execution.
+ Are passionate about associate growth and development.
+ Excel at solving complex challenges and anticipating roadblocks.
+ Influence and manage stakeholders effectively, even without direct authority.
+ Integrate test-and-learn, agile, and continuous improvement practices into daily work.
+ Embrace new technologies and are proficient in Microsoft Office, Tableau, AirTable, Smartsheet, and Workfront.
+ Thrive on removing barriers and building the future of retail.

**How You’ll Thrive at Walmart**

+ Performance-based incentive awards
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Discounted employee stock purchase plan
+ Paid parental leave
+ New surrogacy & adoption benefits
+ Unlimited Flex Time Off
+ Diverse, collaborative, and innovative team environment
+ Growth and development opportunities across the Fortune 1 organization
+ And much more!

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Human Resources, or related field **and** 4 years of experience in marketing, project management, compliance, operations management, or related area **OR** 6 years of experience in the above areas without a degree
+ 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams
+ 3 years of experience using intermediate Microsoft Office functionality
+ Strong organizational skills, ownership mindset, and ability to lead projects amidst ambiguity and shifting priorities

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field (e.g., project management, compliance, operations management)
+ 3 years of experience managing budgets, profit and loss statements, or related financial processes
+ Project Management certification
+ 5 years of experience planning and executing Marketing and/or Brand Campaigns, including direct collaboration with Creative and Media agencies

**About Walmart Marketing Operations**

The Marketing Operations team sits at the center of one of the best Marketing Teams in the world! We are an experienced team of Program Managers and Project Managers focused on strategic operational excellence and best-in-class project management, so everyone we work with can focus on high-quality, insights-driven work with the Customer, the Business, and the Brand at the center of it all.

**About Walmart Marketing**

Named _Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year_ in 2022, you’d join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better.

Walmart Marketing team is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation – all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy.

We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company.

We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers.

Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies.

Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better.

If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you’ve been looking for.

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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._

2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

**Preferred Qualifications...**

_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position.

If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process, Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area, Project Management Certification

**Primary Location...**

702 Sw 8Th St, 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.
Walmart, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice.

We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them.

That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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