Senior Manager Program Management

Location : Walmart IDC

Function : People Team

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager – Program Management to join our People Team at Walmart IDC. This role will play a critical part in driving enterprise-level people strategy , building a strong culture of belonging , and ensuring seamless alignment between Walmart IDC and our global teams. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong program management capabilities, communication expertise, and a passion for creating impactful organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Belonging & Culture Charter Ownership

Lead and own the Belonging Charter for Walmart IDC, ensuring that inclusion and equity are embedded into organizational culture and practices.

Liaison with Belonging Council within IDC and program manage the charter for the council.

Partner with leaders and associates to design and execute initiatives that strengthen employee belonging and engagement.

Measure impact through data, insights, and feedback, and continuously evolve the charter to meet business and people needs.

2. Strategic People Initiatives

Drive organization-wide strategic people initiatives aligned to Walmart’s vision and business priorities.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact programs that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Serve as the program manager for complex, multi-stakeholder people projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.

3. Enterprise Strategy Liaison

Act as a strategic liaison with US People teams to align on enterprise-wide people strategy and cascade it effectively within IDC.

Translate global strategy into locally relevant initiatives, ensuring consistency while adapting to local context.

Build strong partnerships across geographies to drive adoption and alignment on key programs.

4. Communications & Change Management

Own the communications strategy for People Team initiatives at IDC, ensuring clarity, alignment, and engagement.

Craft and deliver compelling narratives that articulate the value and impact of people programs to associates and leadership.

Partner with leadership and communications teams to manage change communications and stakeholder engagement for key interventions.

Qualifications & Experience

10–12 years of professional experience , with significant exposure to program management, HR strategy, or large-scale organizational change initiatives .

Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs , preferably in large, global organizations.

Strong understanding of HR practices, organizational culture, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and change management .

Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills with skills around email writing.

Ability to work effectively across global teams and drive alignment in complex organizational environments.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and insights to influence decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

A passion for building inclusive workplaces where every associate feels a sense of belonging.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment .

Strong problem-solving and execution skills, with a balance of strategic thinking and operational rigor.

Collaborative leadership style that fosters trust, influence, and alignment across teams.