Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a part of Walmart Connect, you'll be part of the build industry defining omni-channel ad platforms at scale that enable Walmart suppliers to reach shoppers with relevant ads and high performing campaigns while helping shoppers discover products to enhance their shopping journey. If you are motivated by complex, purposeful challenges, this role at Walmart Connect could be the fit you've been looking for. We are looking for a Lead Program Manager, to help reimagine the way we empower brand advertisers with first class omni-channel ad experiences. This role will lead the effort and launch several key initiatives around retail Media and AdTech.

You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• You're customer-centric in spirit and in execution

• You're able to use metrics to improve performance

• You're excited about solving complex challenges

• You're comfortable influencing others, leading teams, managing stakeholders, and communicating clearly

• You have a test and learn mentality and an agile way of working to improve your product

• You have knowledge in Digital Advertising and retail media advertising

• You are Creative with limited resources

• You are adaptable and don't miss a beat with changing asks

You'll make an impact by:

• Responsible for leading cross-functional teams on the development and execution of product and other business led initiatives and /or partnerships, including establishing roles & responsibilities, timelines, tracking & reporting and operating cadence.

• Drive operational efficiencies across product, engineering and business teams.

• Develop clear and actionable project plans and operational processes that drive visibility across multiple initiatives to drive transparency and accountability across the organization.

• Drive initiatives including identifying issues, creating hypotheses, executing the analysis, and translating data into meaningful insights and actions.

• Direct day-to-day project portfolio activities, conduct reviews, and use strong technical and business acumen to manage risk and address escalated impediments while providing guidance and defining PMO policies and processes.

• Identify, and execute data sources to reveal new stories about how to improve operating efficiencies.

• Support product teams with PRD and spec development.

• Provide clear communications up and down to management and across teams through regular updates and KPIs.

• Escalate and resolve issues as suitable.

• Support development of executive level presentations and perspectives.

• Support overall WMC team in managing day-to-day operating activities and special projects as needed.

• Manage an effective team and drive team morale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 to 7 years of experience in a program management capacity with large scale complex projects

• PMP and CSM certifications are a plus

• Well versed in Program management methodologies and able to navigate Product Life cycle in tandem with the PMO, Product Managers, Product Marketing Managers with ability to deploy flexible approach to meet the needs of a broad group of diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and presentation skills with an exceptional ability to communicate new ideas and findings.

• Intellectually curious with proven communication practices and strong analytical skills

• Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives under pressure, balancing multiple workstreams and priorities.

• Team player who is a self-starter and is able to thrive in fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results, and doing do so while driving multiple programs

• Leader that can motivate teams, make tough decisions, break down silos, drive collaboration, owning end-to-end results, with focus on team and company results over individual wins.

• Strong leadership skills and presence; can lead through influence without formal authority.

• Must be a Skilled storyteller with Strong interpersonal skills and High EQ.

• You must be amazing and LOVE what you do. Would you want to work anywhere where everyone wasn't like that? We want passionate people who are driving our company forward.

About Walmart Connect

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable - and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it.

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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 .

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The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00

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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.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 4 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.Option 2: 6 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.

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 computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 3 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

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.