Senior Manager I, Program Management

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 Senior Manager I, Program Management, 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 excited about solving complex challenges
• You are adaptable and don’t miss a beat with changing asks
• You’re able to use metrics to improve performance
• You’re customer-centric in spirit and in execution
• You’re comfortable influencing others, leading teams, managing stakeholders, and communicating clearly
• You have knowledge in Digital Advertising and retail media advertising
• You are Creative with limited resources
• You have a test and learn mentality and an agile way of working to improve your product

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:

· 8+ 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.

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

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.