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Walmart Canada · 12 hours ago

Senior Manager, Program Management - WMUS People Enablement

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $155K/yr

6+ years exp

Walmart Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, People Enablement to serve as a strategic partner and program leader within the Walmart US People organization. This role focuses on delivering people strategies, organizational planning, and executing high-impact programs to enhance business success.

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Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to senior People leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities and driving enterprise-wide talent initiatives

Lead organizational design and workforce planning efforts to optimize structure, capabilities, and performance across the business

Support People Team and Business Unit organizational planning, including collaboration on executive-level org design and long-term workforce strategies

Drive seamless execution of cyclical people programs across Walmart US, ensuring alignment with Walmart US People priorities

Lead end-to-end program management for key people initiatives such as workforce management, talent reviews, performance and pay planning, associate engagement, and the Annual Operating Plan

Develop and manage program plans and timelines with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across deliverables, communications, and reporting

Anticipate and proactively resolve issues through structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis

Champion the integration of AI and digital tools into people processes to enhance talent acquisition, development, and workforce planning

Partner with cross-functional teams to embed AI solutions into systems and workflows, improving efficiency and the associate experience

Conduct rigorous workforce analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; ensure insights are accurate, validated, and actionable

Apply strong analytical reasoning to solve complex people and organizational challenges, using data to inform recommendations and decision pathways

Build dashboards, reporting, and predictive models with a high degree of precision, ensuring data integrity and clarity for senior leaders

Diagnose inefficiencies through data and structured problem-solving; design scalable improvements grounded in evidence and best practices

Lead change management efforts that support organizational transformation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and ways of working

Establish governance mechanisms and quality controls to ensure high-accuracy execution of people programs

Qualification

Program ManagementData AnalysisOrganizational DesignAI SolutionsProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

7+ years of experience in program management, organizational effectiveness, or related delivery roles

Advanced data acumen, including the ability to analyze complex datasets, validate accuracy, and translate insights into clear strategies and recommendations

Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated track record of producing high-quality, error-free work in fast-paced environments

Acute problem-solving skills, including structured thinking, root-cause analysis, and the ability to resolve ambiguous challenges with sound judgment

Strong project management expertise within agile environments, coupled with disciplined execution and effective prioritization skills

Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence at all levels of the organization

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

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and strategic partnership

Experience with AI-driven solutions and digital transformation

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or related 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

Benefits

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.