(USA) Senior Manager, Operations/Launch Strategy and Execution

Posted:
8/21/2024, 10:55:28 AM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This role will be on the Last Mile Team. This team works to deliver and full fill customer demand for everything in the store and beyond at the comfort of their home. As a Senior Manager of Launch, you will be key to growing our last-mile Dedicated Delivery vans program. The Last Mile Dedicated Delivery team is focused on building out new propositions to fulfill the delivery segment from Walmart directly to the end consumer, using a dedicated fleet. You will be responsible for the launch program by which we deploy this dedicated fleet nationwide.  You will be a key player in our densification efforts connecting upstream supply chain nodes with last mile channels. If you are naturally curious, like to solve business problems, and enjoy wearing many hats, this role would be a great fit. This is a rare opportunity, moving at the speed of a start-up, with the backing of the Fortune 1 company. You will bridge the art of what is possible across today’s rapidly evolving last mile delivery landscape.

 

Skills Required:

  • Comfort with ambiguity
  • Proven track record in project management, handling complex initiatives from start to finish
  • Strong capability in both operational tasks and strategic planning
  • Excellent communication skills for managing diverse stakeholders
  • A proactive and self-starting approach
  • Independence in operation with minimal oversight

Role Responsibilities and Goals:

  • Develop and then execute the launch playbook for a new last-mile delivery vans program
  • Take charge of deploying this initiative, ensuring it meets our ambitious scaling goals
  • Manage other associates and build a team to scale the launch program
  • Wear multiple hats and assist with other related projects be it business case development or pilot incubation

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 3 years’ experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in operations, project management, or related area. 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leadership of cross-functional task forces or projects

Masters, Masters: Operations Management

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America