Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Project Manager supporting Central Operations, you will lead strategic initiatives that drive operational efficiency, support business transformation, and deliver measurable results across the organization. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions, manage complex projects, and implement tools and processes that improve business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Projects
Manage large-scale projects or multiple medium-sized initiatives from planning through execution.
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, risks, assumptions, and success metrics.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify goals, gather requirements, and develop implementation strategies.
Create and manage project plans, resource allocations, budgets, and schedules.
Monitor project progress, manage changes, and ensure alignment with established project management standards and best practices.
Drive Operational Excellence
Analyze business processes and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Apply analytical methodologies and business insights to develop innovative solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support organizational goals.
Conduct root cause analysis to address business challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
Develop and automate reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and project visibility.
Communicate key performance indicators, project metrics, and recommendations to leadership.
Develop Business Tools and Solutions
Design, develop, and maintain tools that support operational initiatives, feedback collection, gap analyses, and performance tracking.
Gather business requirements, evaluate enhancement opportunities, and implement solutions that improve user experience and effectiveness.
Monitor tool adoption, collect feedback, and resolve or escalate issues as needed.
Ensure tools and reporting capabilities continue to meet evolving business needs.
Build Strong Partnerships
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to understand priorities and deliver impactful solutions.
Establish trusted relationships with stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
Align project objectives with broader business strategies and operational goals.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities, organizational needs, and business challenges.
Champion Continuous Improvement
Serve as a subject matter expert by sharing best practices, providing guidance, and supporting continuous learning across teams.
Leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve processes and drive efficiency.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance performance and deliver better outcomes.
What You'll Bring
Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable business recommendations.
Experience creating tools, dashboards, reports, or process improvement solutions.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Walmart Leadership Expectations
Respect the Individual
Build inclusive, high-performing teams where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Foster collaboration through strong relationships, effective communication, and positive influence.
Develop talent, recognize contributions, and create opportunities for growth.
Act with Integrity
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and accountability.
Model Walmart's values through humility, transparency, fairness, and responsible decision-making.
Support initiatives that create positive outcomes for associates, customers, communities, and the environment.
Serve Our Customers and Members
Deliver results by keeping the customer and member at the center of every decision.
Use data, insights, and business analysis to balance short- and long-term priorities while driving value for the business.
Strive for Excellence
Embrace curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Lead through change, encourage new ideas, and drive meaningful improvements across the organization.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key business initiatives, improve operational effectiveness, and help shape the future of Walmart's Central Operations organization.
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 $84,000.00 - $126,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
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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 Arts, Sciences, Business, or related field and 2 years' experience in project management, operations management, or related field OR 4 years' experience in project management, operations management, or related field.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Developing reporting, database, and/or feedback tools, Leading a cross-functional team, Writing queries, report automation, or related field (for example, SQL queries, Microsoft Excel macro development)
Primary Location...
7733 N LITCHFIELD, GLENDALE, AZ 85309-0000, 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.
