Senior Manager – Program Management

About the job

Location: Walmart IDC Function: People Team About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager – Program Management to join our People Team at Walmart IDC. This role will play a critical part in driving enterprise-level people strategy, building a strong culture of belonging, and ensuring seamless alignment between Walmart IDC and our global teams. The ideal candidate will ... be a strategic thinker with strong program management capabilities, communication expertise, and a passion for creating impactful organizational change. Key Responsibilities 1. Belonging & Culture Charter Ownership • Lead and own the Belonging Charter for Walmart IDC, ensuring that inclusion and equity are embedded into organizational culture and practices. • Liaison with Belonging Council within IDC and program manage the charter for the council. • Partner with leaders and associates to design and execute initiatives that strengthen employee belonging and engagement. • Measure impact through data, insights, and feedback, and continuously evolve the charter to meet business and people needs. 2. Strategic People Initiatives • Drive organization-wide strategic people initiatives aligned to Walmart’s vision and business priorities. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact programs that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness. • Serve as the program manager for complex, multi-stakeholder people projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes. 3. Enterprise Strategy Liaison • Act as a strategic liaison with US People teams to align on enterprise-wide people strategy and cascade it effectively within IDC. • Translate global strategy into locally relevant initiatives, ensuring consistency while adapting to local context. • Build strong partnerships across geographies to drive adoption and alignment on key programs. 4. Communications & Change Management • Own the communications strategy for People Team initiatives at IDC, ensuring clarity, alignment, and engagement. • Craft and deliver compelling narratives that articulate the value and impact of people programs to associates and leadership. • Partner with leadership and communications teams to manage change communications and stakeholder engagement for key interventions. Qualifications & Experience • 10–12 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to program management, HR strategy, or large-scale organizational change initiatives. • Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs, preferably in large, global organizations. • Strong understanding of HR practices, organizational culture, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and change management. • Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills with skills around email writing. • Ability to work effectively across global teams and drive alignment in complex organizational environments. • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and insights to influence decision-making. What You’ll Bring • A passion for building inclusive workplaces where every associate feels a sense of belonging. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. • Strong problem-solving and execution skills, with a balance of strategic thinking and operational rigor. • Collaborative leadership style that fosters trust, influence, and alignment across teams.