Senior Manager Program Management

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.