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Manager, Project Management
Walmart
📍 Bentonville, ARFull-TimePosted 5/17/2026$70k - $130k / yr
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# Manager, Project Management
## About the Role
We are seeking an organized, collaborative, and results-driven **Manager, Project Management** to support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a high volume of projects across the organization. This role works closely with stakeholders, leadership, internal teams, and external partners to develop and deliver solutions that are aligned with organizational goals, operational priorities, and business needs.
The Manager, Project Management will be responsible for managing project plans, schedules, costs, due diligence, reporting, communication, and execution. This position plays an important role in helping ensure that project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project leader who can manage competing priorities, build relationships across teams, identify risks, improve processes, and keep projects moving forward. This role requires a practical, detail-oriented professional who understands both the importance of structured project management and the value of strong stakeholder relationships.
## Key Responsibilities
* Manage a high volume of projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business priorities.
* Work with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, timelines, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and success measures.
* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, budgets, status reports, action items, and implementation plans.
* Coordinate project activities across departments, business units, vendors, and internal teams to support timely and effective delivery.
* Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and take appropriate action to keep projects on track.
* Manage project costs, resource needs, due diligence tasks, documentation, and reporting requirements.
* Communicate project status, risks, updates, milestones, and decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
* Facilitate meetings, planning sessions, project reviews, and follow-up discussions to support clear communication and accountability.
* Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members, vendors, and business partners.
* Support decision-making by gathering information, analyzing project needs, identifying options, and presenting clear recommendations.
* Track project performance and help ensure that objectives are achieved on time and in accordance with expectations.
* Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, communication processes, reporting methods, and operational efficiency.
* Promote continuous improvement, operational excellence, and consistent project management practices.
* Ensure project activities are completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
* Maintain accurate project documentation, records, approvals, meeting notes, and status updates.
* Help resolve project challenges by coordinating resources, clarifying responsibilities, and escalating issues when appropriate.
* Support cross-functional collaboration and encourage a solution-oriented approach to project delivery.
## Required Qualifications
* Experience managing projects, programs, operations initiatives, or cross-functional business efforts.
* Strong project planning, scheduling, coordination, documentation, and execution skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations at the same time.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear updates, facilitate meetings, and present information to leadership and stakeholders.
* Experience developing project plans, timelines, status reports, budgets, and implementation tracking tools.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and keep work moving forward in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams and building effective stakeholder relationships.
* Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams across the organization.
* Commitment to company policies, ethical standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
## Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, operations, finance, healthcare administration, technology, or a related field.
* Project management certification such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or similar credential.
* Experience managing a large portfolio of projects or initiatives.
* Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Trello, ClickUp, or similar platforms.
* Experience supporting budgeting, cost tracking, due diligence, vendor coordination, or operational reporting.
* Experience working in a corporate, healthcare, technology, operations, construction, finance, or professional services environment.
* Familiarity with process improvement methods, change management, operational excellence, or Lean/Six Sigma concepts.
* Experience preparing executive-level status reports, dashboards, presentations, and project summaries.
## Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a dependable project leader who can bring structure, clarity, and accountability to a high-volume project environment. This person is comfortable working with many stakeholders, managing shifting priorities, and helping teams stay focused on project goals.
They should be able to understand business needs, organize complex information, build realistic project plans, and communicate clearly with both leadership and working teams. The right candidate will be proactive, professional, and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and help resolve them before they slow down progress.
This person should also value relationship-building, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. They should be able to support project execution while maintaining strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to company policies and ethical standards.
## Work Environment
This role may involve working with leadership, project teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional departments. The Manager, Project Management should be comfortable leading meetings, coordinating work across multiple groups, preparing status updates, and managing competing deadlines.
The position requires strong self-direction, organization, and follow-through. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and a collaborative approach.
## Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Benefits may include:
* Competitive salary
* Full-time employment
* Paid time off
* Health, dental, and vision benefits
* Retirement plan options
* Professional development opportunities
* Collaborative work environment
* Opportunity to support meaningful organizational initiatives
* Opportunity to improve processes and contribute to operational excellence
## Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
## About the Role
We are seeking an organized, collaborative, and results-driven **Manager, Project Management** to support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a high volume of projects across the organization. This role works closely with stakeholders, leadership, internal teams, and external partners to develop and deliver solutions that are aligned with organizational goals, operational priorities, and business needs.
The Manager, Project Management will be responsible for managing project plans, schedules, costs, due diligence, reporting, communication, and execution. This position plays an important role in helping ensure that project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project leader who can manage competing priorities, build relationships across teams, identify risks, improve processes, and keep projects moving forward. This role requires a practical, detail-oriented professional who understands both the importance of structured project management and the value of strong stakeholder relationships.
## Key Responsibilities
* Manage a high volume of projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business priorities.
* Work with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, timelines, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and success measures.
* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, budgets, status reports, action items, and implementation plans.
* Coordinate project activities across departments, business units, vendors, and internal teams to support timely and effective delivery.
* Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and take appropriate action to keep projects on track.
* Manage project costs, resource needs, due diligence tasks, documentation, and reporting requirements.
* Communicate project status, risks, updates, milestones, and decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
* Facilitate meetings, planning sessions, project reviews, and follow-up discussions to support clear communication and accountability.
* Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members, vendors, and business partners.
* Support decision-making by gathering information, analyzing project needs, identifying options, and presenting clear recommendations.
* Track project performance and help ensure that objectives are achieved on time and in accordance with expectations.
* Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, communication processes, reporting methods, and operational efficiency.
* Promote continuous improvement, operational excellence, and consistent project management practices.
* Ensure project activities are completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
* Maintain accurate project documentation, records, approvals, meeting notes, and status updates.
* Help resolve project challenges by coordinating resources, clarifying responsibilities, and escalating issues when appropriate.
* Support cross-functional collaboration and encourage a solution-oriented approach to project delivery.
## Required Qualifications
* Experience managing projects, programs, operations initiatives, or cross-functional business efforts.
* Strong project planning, scheduling, coordination, documentation, and execution skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations at the same time.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear updates, facilitate meetings, and present information to leadership and stakeholders.
* Experience developing project plans, timelines, status reports, budgets, and implementation tracking tools.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and keep work moving forward in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams and building effective stakeholder relationships.
* Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams across the organization.
* Commitment to company policies, ethical standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
## Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, operations, finance, healthcare administration, technology, or a related field.
* Project management certification such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or similar credential.
* Experience managing a large portfolio of projects or initiatives.
* Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Trello, ClickUp, or similar platforms.
* Experience supporting budgeting, cost tracking, due diligence, vendor coordination, or operational reporting.
* Experience working in a corporate, healthcare, technology, operations, construction, finance, or professional services environment.
* Familiarity with process improvement methods, change management, operational excellence, or Lean/Six Sigma concepts.
* Experience preparing executive-level status reports, dashboards, presentations, and project summaries.
## Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a dependable project leader who can bring structure, clarity, and accountability to a high-volume project environment. This person is comfortable working with many stakeholders, managing shifting priorities, and helping teams stay focused on project goals.
They should be able to understand business needs, organize complex information, build realistic project plans, and communicate clearly with both leadership and working teams. The right candidate will be proactive, professional, and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and help resolve them before they slow down progress.
This person should also value relationship-building, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. They should be able to support project execution while maintaining strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to company policies and ethical standards.
## Work Environment
This role may involve working with leadership, project teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional departments. The Manager, Project Management should be comfortable leading meetings, coordinating work across multiple groups, preparing status updates, and managing competing deadlines.
The position requires strong self-direction, organization, and follow-through. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and a collaborative approach.
## Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Benefits may include:
* Competitive salary
* Full-time employment
* Paid time off
* Health, dental, and vision benefits
* Retirement plan options
* Professional development opportunities
* Collaborative work environment
* Opportunity to support meaningful organizational initiatives
* Opportunity to improve processes and contribute to operational excellence
## Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
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