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Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Senior Manager 1 - Operations Improvement, Facility

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGlendale, AZ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 3 years of experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or a related area, or 5 years of experience in those areas without the degree.
  • Experience leading large-scale projects, process improvement initiatives, and organizational change programs.
  • Strong project management, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Ability to analyze complex business challenges and drive sustainable solutions.
  • Experience leading teams and developing talent in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering measurable business results.

Responsibilities

  • Drive multiple business plans and strategic projects by identifying operational needs, prioritizing initiatives, and developing actionable plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Remove barriers to execution, establish performance expectations, monitor outcomes, and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Develop contingency plans and foster adaptability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Lead multiple projects from initiation through implementation.
  • Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, resources, timelines, and success metrics.
  • Coordinate project planning, manage governance processes, track changes, and ensure critical issues are resolved.
  • Monitor budgets, manage project costs, and provide updates, presentations, and executive-level reporting to stakeholders.
  • Analyze business processes, workflows, governance models, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Design and implement scalable solutions to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance business outcomes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to build alignment, gain stakeholder support, and ensure solutions are sustainable and executable.
  • Lead operational change initiatives and support adoption through communication, training, and performance measurement.
  • Oversee content management initiatives, prioritize requests, and ensure high-quality content experiences across internal platforms.
  • Design, develop, automate, and maintain tools, templates, resources, and communication frameworks.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop digital content aligned with content governance standards and organizational priorities.
  • Monitor content effectiveness, conduct audits, and implement improvements to maintain quality, compliance, and user engagement.
  • Evaluate organizational needs and design change management strategies that improve adoption and operational effectiveness.
  • Partner with stakeholders to simplify processes and support behavior change through tools, resources, training, and communications.
  • Monitor program performance against metrics and refine approaches based on feedback and results.
  • Identify post-implementation opportunities and drive enhancements that maximize business impact.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop associates through coaching, performance management, and career development opportunities.
  • Create an inclusive, team-based work environment where associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
  • Establish clear expectations, recognize achievements, and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.
  • Collaborate with business partners, leaders, and cross-functional teams to identify needs and deliver solutions.
  • Influence decision-making through communication, business acumen, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Evaluate business plans, programs, and initiatives to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational impact.
  • Build high-performing, inclusive teams where associates feel supported and empowered.
  • Foster collaboration through relationships, trust, and meaningful communication.
  • Attract, develop, and retain talent while recognizing contributions and accomplishments.
  • Model company values and uphold ethics, compliance, and accountability.
  • Lead with humility, transparency, fairness, and respect.
  • Support initiatives that create positive outcomes for associates, customers, communities, and the environment.
  • Deliver results by keeping the customer and member at the center of decisions.
  • Balance short- and long-term priorities using data, insights, and business analysis to create stakeholder value.
  • Embrace innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
  • Lead through change, encourage new ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and commitment to achieving results.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with content management, communications strategy, governance, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Experience developing and delivering training.
  • A master's degree in Business Administration.
  • Project Management Certification.
  • Retail consulting experience.
  • Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.

About the Company

Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Walmart sells groceries, household essentials, clothing, and electronics through stores and online marketplaces for consumers around the world. Its everyday low price model combines large purchasing volumes with distribution networks that move goods to stores and customer homes. Shoppers can browse online, collect orders at a nearby store, or request delivery, while third-party merchants use its marketplace and fulfillment services to reach customers. The group earns revenue from merchandise sales, memberships, advertising, and services, and also operates pharmacies, optical centers, and digital payments businesses. Walmart opened its first discount store in 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bentonville, AR
Founded
1962

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