Senior Manager, Project Management - Business Operations
Walmart
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San Bruno, CA · $80k–$202k a year · Posted October 5, 2026
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Position Summary...
What you'll do... Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Project Management - Business Operations leads the execution of complex, cross-functional projects by developing strategic business plans, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role drives continuous improvement through data-driven decision making, risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration. The position fosters team development by mentoring and coaching associates, promoting high performance and accountability. By overseeing project documentation and communication, the Senior Manager ensures transparency and effective change management. This leadership role upholds company values, supports operational excellence, and advances sustainable practices to deliver impactful business results.
About the team: The Walmart Marketplace Seller Risk team is dedicated to protecting the platform by managing risks related to sellers and preventing unauthorized access. This team continuously monitors seller activities to maintain a secure and reliable marketplace. Collaborating across functions, members lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and safeguard customer and brand trust. Utilizing data insights, stakeholder engagement, and process improvements, the team supports sustainable growth and upholds Walmart Marketplace’s reputation as a trusted e-commerce destination. This role involves driving cross-functional projects and fostering strong partnerships to achieve business objectives.
What you'll do:
Drive execution of strategic initiatives, translating priorities into actionable plans, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes. Manage initiative portfolios, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, resources, and key commitments. Synthesize cross-functional information into clear, executive-ready updates that support informed decision-making. Establish reporting and operating cadences that provide visibility into performance, priorities, risks, and areas requiring action. Partner across teams to resolve barriers, mitigate risks, and drive accountability for business outcomes. Identify and implement process improvements that increase operational effectiveness and scalability. Lead and develop associates through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and ongoing development.
What you'll bring:
Extensive project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful completion.
Proven leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities to align business priorities and foster collaboration.
Expertise in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning to ensure project continuity.
Proficiency in managing project documentation, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices for operational efficiency.
Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting organizational values.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
San Bruno, California US-08848 | Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $202,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. 3 years’ project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Managing small or medium scale change initiatives, Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification
Primary Location...
850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.