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Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The Senior Program Manager, Global Sourcing Strategy & Transformation will lead visible transformation initiatives that advance Walmart's Sourcing & Procurement priorities. This role serves as a strategic program lead responsible for driving enterprise initiatives from concept through implementation, while establishing governance structures that enable decision-making. This individual will operate with a high degree of ownership, leading cross-functional programs spanning teams, business units, and markets. Success requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence senior leaders, solve complex problems, and drive accountability without direct authority. The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with strategic thinking, executive presence, and focus on outcomes.
About the team:
The Strategy & Transformation team is the driving force behind Walmart’s Global Sourcing & Procurement organization. It partners across functions including Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, and international markets to translate enterprise priorities into measurable outcomes. The team leads strategic initiatives, pilots high-impact programs, and scales proven solutions through disciplined execution and structured governance. Focused on delivering transparency, accountability, and rigor, the team ensures the organization’s top investments are executed effectively, fostering collaboration and driving enterprise-wide impact aligned with Walmart’s business goals.
What you'll do:
Lead Strategic Transformation Initiatives 

• Drive high-priority programs that support Sourcing & Procurement objectives
• Translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes

Drive Governance & Executive Visibility 

• Establish and own governance, executive updates, and reviews
• Provide visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and impact

Manage Cross-Functional Execution 

• Coordinate efforts across Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Development, Finance, and other teams
• Drive alignment, accountability, and issue resolution

Deliver Scalable Solutions 

• Develop operating models, playbooks, and ways of working that can be scaled across the org
• Ensure adoption and sustainability of new processes and capabilities

Enable Data-Driven Decision Making 

• Leverage data, analytics, and tools to improve execution and decision quality
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and org effectiveness

What you'll bring:
Strategic Thinking: Turns complex problems into clear priorities, recommendations, and actions Program Leadership: Leads large, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution Ownership & Accountability: Takes initiative, drives results, and follows through on commitments   Executive Communication: Delivers clear, concise updates and recommendations to leadership Stakeholder Influence: Builds trust, aligns teams, and drives outcomes without direct authority Analytical Problem Solving: Uses data and insights to make decisions and improve performance Governance & Execution Excellence: Creates structure, accountability, and visibility across programs Transformation Mindset: Drives change, continuous improvement, and scalable ways of working 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. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.

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.

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process, Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area, Project Management Certification Primary Location... 703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.