Program Management Specialist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Planning: Gathers project requirements (e.g., resources, timelines, and budgets). Develops project plans and timelines with input and support from team and management. Executing Project/Program Processes: Monitors execution progress and ensures deliverable quality (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items) for portions of low-to-moderately complex projects. Supports Program Manager in interpreting and managing scope creep. Resolves minor conflicts and elevates more complex conflicts. Dependency and Risk Management: Maintains key issues/risks and dependencies log for the project team. Elevates concerns and key risks to Manager. Supports risk mitigation planning and communication for portions of low-to-moderately complex projects. Change Management: Performs initial assessments to identify impact of change for relevant stakeholder groups. Works with managers, category teams and other change leaders to provide input into change approach, strategy and plan. Collaboration: Collaborates with cross-functional teams across the organization (e.g., Category Management, Planning, Site Merchandising, Customer Service, Analytics) to ensure successful project implementation. People Development: Coaches less experienced team members and provides feedback to enhance skills, knowledge and work performance. Mentors and supports training for less experienced associates. Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices. Live our Values Culture Champion
• Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Servant Leadership
• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Embrace Change Curiosity & Courage
• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Digital Transformation & Change
• Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working. Deliver for the Customer Customer Focus
• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Strategic Thinking
• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy. Focus on our Associates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs. Collaboration & Influence
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Talent Management
• Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate., Bachelor's degree in Business or related field OR 2 years' experience in project management or related field. 1 year's experience using Microsoft Office tools (for example, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Budget management experience, Merchandising, marketing, ecommerce, operations, logistics, supply chain, or related field

Primary Location...
850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America