Manager, Project Management- Walmart Marketplace (Not Remote).

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee and execute projects related to Walmart Marketplace events. You’ll lead project management for the marquee global summit for the Walmart Marketplace seller community and play a key role in ensuring seamless execution of activations at trade shows and events. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of talented events professionals who engage third-party sellers and showcase the boundless opportunities for their businesses to grow at Walmart. This role requires strong project management expertise, a focus on operational efficiency, and the ability to manage payments, budgets, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a strong collaborator and communicator, comfortable with ambiguity, and detail-oriented in their work.

Project Management:

• Serve as a project manager for the Walmart Marketplace marquee global summit, partnering with the Walmart Event Solutions team.
•  Develop and implement project management processes for Marketplace events and related initiatives, including outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, for both the marquee global summit as well as identified Marketplace events, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows and financial processes for increased efficiency for both the global summit as well as identified Marketplace events.
• Develop standardized templates and tools for project tracking, reporting, and budget management and implement best practices to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Communicate project updates, timelines, and deliverables to stakeholders regularly.

• Maintain detailed records of project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and post-project evaluations.
• Create comprehensive project reports, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Track project outcomes against defined KPIs, including budget adherence, timeline completion, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Oversee vendor contracts, procurement processes, and invoicing to ensure timely payments and proper documentation.

• Ensure all projects comply with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement and future success.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and adherence to financial guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in e-commerce, retail, or event-driven industries.
• Strong understanding of project management or communications principles, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and project processes.
• Strong understanding of project management or communications principles, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana)
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects. 
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

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