Senior Program Manager - Operations

Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics is a fast-growing venture on a mission to reinvent retail through robotics. We’ve partnered with Walmart to develop our Alphabot® technology, which is currently being deployed at stores throughout North America.

We’re seeking a Senior Program Manager to play a pivotal role in establishing and managing the scope, schedule, and cost of various projects across Operations to drive overall effectiveness of the organization. 

The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and can apply focused strategies and tactics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. This important resource acts as a coordinator between multiple projects, teams, and organizations to ensure they are benefiting each other and are aligned with overall business goals. Successful criteria ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization.

We're also seeking experience in using a team-centric project management system. You enjoy bringing forward new ideas and concepts without being prompted and have the initiative and skills to adequately implement changes they see necessary. You have the capability for coaching all levels of the organization, including in the adoption of the new methods and processes, and exhibit infectious leadership that inspires and creates excitement when working through challenges.

Our work is challenging, fun, and rewarding. We seek to hire people who want work to be meaningful and strive for excellence in a team-oriented culture.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:

• Manage projects across all Operations functions which will involve multiple departmental or cross-functional teams.
• Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and activities
• Assume responsibility for the program’s resources and vendors
• Assess program performance and align Team priorities to deliver against stated objectives
• Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 7+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in a matrix-structured organization with hands-on experience in Operations and/or New Product Development environments.
• Have possession of a comprehensive suite of tools applicable to common project challenges.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; able to build effective team relationships and efficiently mediate teams to achieve consensus. Ability to handle conflicts and ambiguity in a constructive way.
• Identify opportunities to create and improve processes, tools and systems in use to ship hardware, partnering with cross-functional teams to plan and implement improvements
• Experience managing within a process framework with history of producing strong results
• Excellent knowledge of change management principles.
• Ability to understand mechanical, electrical, and software systems at a high level, as well as basic Finance knowledge.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent formal training preferred.
• Experience using MS Project preferred.
• B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent experience

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EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FOR OUR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:

• Comprehensive Health Care Options: Choose from a range of health plans tailored for you, and extend those benefits to your dependents. 
• Unlimited PTO: Salaried employees receive unlimited paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Eye & Dental Care: We've got you and your family covered with top-notch vision and dental insurance.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our competitive 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities.
• Peace of Mind: Comprehensive life and disability insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Embrace the joys of parenthood with up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Exclusive Discounts: Shop and save with special Walmart discounts, both in-store and online.
• Dine & Energize On Us: Enjoy daily complimentary lunches, beverages, and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Join us and experience the best in employee care and benefits!

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