Walmart

Manager, Program Management - Payroll Transformation

Bentonville, AR Full time

Position Summary...

Join Walmart as a Manager, Program Management and provide critical support to our Payroll Modernization program, a global initiative transforming payroll processes for millions of associates. In this role, you’ll work closely with program leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of program activities. Your focus will be on assisting with planning, coordinating tasks, tracking timelines, and supporting implementation efforts—all from our Bentonville, Arkansas campus. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovation at scale while helping deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll solutions worldwide.

About the team:
As members of the Fortune #1 company, our team is dedicated to transforming global payroll operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. We drive modernization by implementing automation and scalable frameworks that align with Walmart’s strategic objectives. Our mission is to simplify complex payroll functions, improve associate experiences, and ensure seamless integration across HR platforms. The team will engage in all phases of the project life cycle.

What you'll do...

  • Support the planning and implementation of Payroll Modernization and future improvements.
  • Coordinate with payroll, HR, finance, and IT to align goals and oversee program governance.
  • Manage risks, timelines, and resources.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and global payroll regulations.
  • Maintain program roadmaps and timelines.
  • Align interdependent program deliverables and escalate risks and issues as needed.
  • Assist with change management, training, and services rehearsal for rollouts.

What you will contribute:
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Knowledge of payroll systems and related upstream processes.
  • Advanced project and program management capabilities.
  • Exceptional skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.

What you’ll bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.
  • 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
  • 2 years’ experience working with cross-functional teams.
 
You’ll sweep us off our feet if:
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
  • Certified Scrum Master or comparable Agile certification
  • Proven experience in strategic planning and roadmap development
  • Demonstrated involvement in end-to-end transformation program delivery or support

 
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management or related area OR 4 years’ experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading a cross-functional team, Retail Link, Working with profit and loss responsibilities.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.