(USA) Director, Program Management

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About Walmart Global People

Leaders and individual contributors alike look to our Global People teams to influence strategy, optimize working models and enable the business to achieve results while preserving the fabric that sets us apart and keeps our 1.3M+ associates coming to work every day. By providing the necessary tools and insights, our People professionals operate as partners at every phase of workforce planning, talent management, organizational design and change management. From building communities to preparing Walmart for the future, to be a member of this team is to operate as a vital component to our sustainable success. Together, we think beyond the status quo and inspire others to evoke positive change. When you join us in Global People, you immerse yourself in our culture, becoming a trailblazer and a true agent of influence. 

About the Team/Position

As the Director, Program Management at Sam’s Club, you will play a crucial role in enhancing organizational capabilities and driving business transformation. Reporting to the Group Director, Programs & Strategy, you will oversee a portfolio of projects and operations, focusing on strategic gaps and business needs. Collaborating with leadership, you will identify strategic gaps, consult on business needs, and evaluate existing capabilities to inform strategic decisions. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive people plans and processes, establishing new ways of working, and building capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with executives and leaders to drive initiatives that resolve key business problems and unlock growth potential.
• Program Management: Develop and implement comprehensive people plans and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Change Management: Build and refine a playbook for transforming clubs, incorporating organizational change management principles.
• Team Leadership: Guide a team of program and project associates, setting goals, monitoring progress, and providing coaching.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with senior leaders, translating strategic vision into actionable business plans.

What you'll bring…

• Strategic & Operational Balance: Blend portfolio management with strategic and operational oversight.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Demonstrate a strong ability to solve complex, end-to-end interdependencies.
• Team Leadership experience: Guide and support People Partners and other team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Ability to engage stakeholders: Manage relationships with senior leaders, translating strategic vision into actionable business plans.
• Consultancy Capability: Provide expert consultancy to align business needs with strategic goals, holding teams accountable to senior leadership standards.
• Operational Excellence: Leverage data-driven insights and best practices, organizations can enhance productivity, reduce costs, and deliver superior value to customers.

You'll sweep us of your feet if…

• You have a background in Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and/or Process Architecture.
• You have a proven ability to build and refine processes, capabilities, and frameworks.
• You possess strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and stakeholder management.
• You can solve complex problems that impact numerous stakeh