Manager, Program Management

Position Summary

The (USA) Manager, Program Management leads the coordination and execution of complex programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to meet business objectives. This role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and effective communication to drive results and resolve critical issues. By leveraging data-driven insights and strategic assessments, this position supports organizational goals and promotes a culture of integrity, collaboration, and operational excellence across programs.

About the Team

The Release Management team at Walmart Data Ventures ensures the smooth delivery of high-quality product releases across key data platforms. They oversee the Product Development Lifecycle, driving governance, operational excellence, and cadence across multiple initiatives. The team leads modernization efforts through automation, AI, and scalable frameworks, aligning closely with strategic planning and customer-facing documentation. Collaborating cross-functionally, they build strong relationships and maintain accountability to meet business goals. This team fosters continuous improvement and innovation, supporting Walmart's commitment to delivering value and excellence in release management and execution.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and oversee release activities by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement release plans, manage expectations, and ensure timely delivery of milestones and high-level deliverables.
• Monitor release performance by analyzing key indicators, conducting root cause analysis, and recommending process improvements.
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with company policies and ethical standards.
• Foster accountability and continuous learning to drive release success and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management or related area OR 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Leading a cross-functional team, Retail Link, Working with profit and loss responsibilities.

Primary Location

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America