Position Summary...Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.What you'll do...
Senior Manager – Program Management
Location:
Walmart IDC
Function:
People Team
About The Role
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.
- We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
- Benefits
- Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more
- Belonging
We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.
At Walmart, our vision is everyone included. By fostering a workplace culture where everyone isand feelsincluded, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, were able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams. 3 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office. Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area. Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
4,5,6, 7 Floor, Building 10, Sez, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India R-2323848
