Assistant Operations Manager Jobs in Alma, AR (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary... What you'll do...

Role Summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Technology Operations professional to lead and coordinate medium-complexity programs while ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. This role involves managing project estimation, risk assessment, and program monitoring to maintain adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The successful candidate will facilitate cross-functional collaboration, influence stakeholders through clear and effective communication, and support technology initiatives by translating business needs into actionable solutions. This position requires strong program management expertise, financial oversight, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while upholding Walmart's standards of integrity and operational excellence.

About the Team

Our team delivers seamless, reliable, and AI-enabled technology solutions that enhance the work experience of Walmart associates. We lead strategy, portfolio management, and program delivery across products and services that improve productivity, collaboration, campus experiences, data and AI foundations, and technology operations. By aligning technology investments with business priorities, we reduce everyday work friction and drive measurable business outcomes. The team leverages strong program and project management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution and continuous improvement of complex initiatives that support Walmart's operational goals.

What You'll Do

• Lead program estimation and risk assessment activities to ensure resource allocation aligns with project requirements and business priorities.
• Monitor and control program progress against established milestones, proactively addressing issues to maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to review project health, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to build consensus and present data-driven recommendations.
• Manage financial aspects of programs, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring across multiple projects.
• Define program goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics, while assigning responsibilities to ensure effective execution.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Proven expertise in program estimation, risk assessment, and risk mitigation for small- to medium-complexity programs and projects.
• Strong knowledge of program monitoring, governance, reporting processes, and project controls to track progress against milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate stakeholder communication effectively.
• Experience managing program finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of program and project management methodologies, planning tools, and benefits realization practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Experience in project and program management, supported by strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

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.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00
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.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.Option 2: 5 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area. Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 2 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.