Full-time · On-site

Director, Program Management

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on the 'human side' of corporate evolution, from AI adoption to massive organizational shifts. You will act as the connective tissue between executive strategy and ground-level execution, ensuring the company's workforce is prepared for the future. It is a rare opportunity to manage a massive portfolio that directly influences the operational efficiency of a global retail leader.

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Hiring company

Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · Posted 1 May 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on the 'human side' of corporate evolution, from AI adoption to massive organizational shifts. You will act as the connective tissue between executive strategy and ground-level execution, ensuring the company's workforce is prepared for the future. It is a rare opportunity to manage a massive portfolio that directly influences the operational efficiency of a global retail leader.

The hiring side

About Walmart

Walmart is an enterprise organisation working in retail, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, United States.

Industry

Retail

Size

Enterprise

Location

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee a diverse portfolio of workforce initiatives across multiple business segments
  • Design and implement governance mechanisms for project intake and prioritization
  • Lead the preparation and execution of enterprise-wide strategy reviews for senior leadership
  • Standardize processes and metrics across HR M&A and Workforce Transition teams
  • Manage external vendor relationships and monitor performance outcomes
  • Translate complex data landscapes into actionable workforce insights

Essential

  • Extensive experience in managing complex, enterprise-level program portfolios
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional strategy and organizational health reviews
  • Experience in workforce transition management or organizational restructuring
  • Ability to produce executive-ready materials and ensure high data accuracy
  • Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Experience with AI-driven workforce transformation projects
  • Background in M&A integration and human resources strategy
  • Advanced knowledge of project management frameworks and governance design

Key Skills

Strategic Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementData Synthesis and Insight TranslationOperational GovernanceVendor ManagementCross-functional LeadershipFinancial and People Analytics

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Protected PTO
  • Parental leave and family care leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Company discounts

Next step

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