Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
The Manager, Strategy & Operations will lead business strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the Spark Driver experience. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution, owning the development of a multi-year roadmap to improve driver satisfaction, retention, and activation.
You will partner cross-functionally with Product, Analytics, Tech, and Operations to identify high-impact opportunities, build scalable solutions, and ensure seamless execution across the driver lifecycle. This role is critical to enabling sustainable growth, improving end-to-end processes, and establishing the frameworks, governance, and insights needed to deliver a best-in-class driver experience.
About the team:
The Driver Experience team focuses on enhancing the engagement of gig contractors through the Spark Driver App. The team works collaboratively across functions to develop innovative solutions, lead strategic initiatives, and manage projects aligned with business objectives. By leveraging strong operational and analytical skills, the team drives improvements that strengthen the overall value proposition and support Walmart's commitment to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.
What you'll do:
Strategy & Roadmap : Develop and execute a multi-year strategy and roadmap to improve driver experience. Build compelling business cases for new initiatives, securing leadership alignment.
Program Leadership : Lead cross-functional programs across Product, Technology, Analytics, and Operations, driving alignment, testing, and rollout of initiatives.
Business Mechanisms & Operating Cadence : Lead core business mechanisms including reviews, planning meetings, and operational updates.
Operational Excellence : Establish scalable frameworks, governance, and processes to ensure efficient execution, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Data & Insights : Define and track KPIs, analyze performance, and deliver insights to inform decisions and measure impact.
Driver Experience : Optimize end-to-end driver journeys and overall platform success.
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, consulting, or similar roles.
Proven end-to-end project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with experience defining KPIs, interpreting data, and driving data informed decisions.
Expertise in building executive-level PowerPoint presentations and excel modelling.
Demonstrated experience building business cases and partnering with Product, Technology, and Operations teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Excellent communication skills, including experience developing and delivering executive level presentations.
Experience in process improvement, operational excellence, and driving measurable business outcomes in ambiguous environments.
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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 2 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 4 years' experience in operations, project 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.
Supervising Associates
Masters: Economics
Project Management - Project Management Professional - 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.
