We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Program Management to join our People Team at Walmart IDC. This role will play a critical part in driving enterprise-level people strategy , building a strong culture of belonging , and ensuring seamless alignment between Walmart IDC and our global teams. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong program management capabilities, communication expertise, and a passion for creating impactful organizational change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Belonging & Culture Charter Ownership
- Lead and own the Belonging Charter for Walmart IDC, ensuring that inclusion and equity are embedded into organizational culture and practices.
- Liaison with Belonging Council within IDC and program manage the charter for the council.
- Partner with leaders and associates to design and execute initiatives that strengthen employee belonging and engagement.
- Measure impact through data, insights, and feedback, and continuously evolve the charter to meet business and people needs.
2. Strategic People Initiatives
- Drive organization-wide strategic people initiatives aligned to Walmart s vision and business priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact programs that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
- Serve as the program manager for complex, multi-stakeholder people projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
3. Enterprise Strategy Liaison
- Act as a strategic liaison with US People teams to align on enterprise-wide people strategy and cascade it effectively within IDC.
- Translate global strategy into locally relevant initiatives, ensuring consistency while adapting to local context.
- Build strong partnerships across geographies to drive adoption and alignment on key programs.
4. Communications & Change Management
- Own the communications strategy for People Team initiatives at IDC, ensuring clarity, alignment, and engagement.
- Craft and deliver compelling narratives that articulate the value and impact of people programs to associates and leadership.
- Partner with leadership and communications teams to manage change communications and stakeholder engagement for key interventions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10-12 years of professional experience , with significant exposure to program management, HR strategy, or large-scale organizational change initiatives .
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs , preferably in large, global organizations.
- Strong understanding of HR practices, organizational culture, Belonging , and change management .
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills with skills around email writing.
- Ability to work effectively across global teams and drive alignment in complex organizational environments.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and insights to influence decision-making.
What You ll Bring
- A passion for building inclusive workplaces where every associate feels a sense of belonging.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment .
- Strong problem-solving and execution skills, with a balance of strategic thinking and operational rigor.
- Collaborative leadership style that fosters trust, influence, and alignment across teams.