(USA) Senior Director, Supply Chain Management - Program Management

Bentonville, AR April 17, 2026 Full Time Workday

Position Summary...

As a member of our Program Management team, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, enterprise initiatives across Supply Chain. You’ll ensure programs move smoothly from design and capital funding through launch, delivering results with speed, accountability, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

In this senior leadership role, you will set program strategy and governance, drive alignment to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP), secure capital funding, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. You will influence and align senior stakeholders across Supply Chain and partner functions, while building scalable mechanisms that improve execution, visibility, and outcomes.

What you'll do...

Job Description Summary As a member of our Program Management team, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a portfolio of large-scale, enterprise initiatives across Supply Chain. You’ll ensure programs move smoothly from design and capital funding through launch, delivering results with speed, accountability, and strong cross-functional collaboration. In this senior leadership role, you will set portfolio strategy and governance, drive alignment to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP), secure capital funding, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. You will influence and align senior stakeholders across Supply Chain and partner functions, while building scalable mechanisms that improve execution, visibility, and outcomes. Job Description (Key Responsibilities)
  • Own a portfolio of complex Supply Chain programs, establishing roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, resourcing plans, and success metrics.
  • Set program/portfolio governance (operating rhythms, decision forums, escalation paths, and accountability) to ensure disciplined execution.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery from concept/design through capital approval, build, launch, and stabilization.
  • Secure capital funding and manage business cases in partnership with cross-functional teams; ensure alignment to AOP/LRP priorities.
  • Manage portfolio financials including budgets, forecasts, and benefits realization; ensure delivery on time and within budget.
  • Track progress and performance using clear metrics; provide executive-level updates, remove blockers, and drive timely decisions.
  • Proactively manage risks and issues; implement mitigation plans and ensure delivery against commitments.
  • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies by standardizing best practices, improving mechanisms, and scaling repeatable playbooks.
  • Engage and align senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Product/Tech, Operations, and other partner teams to deliver outcomes.
  • Lead and develop a team of program managers (and/or leaders), including coaching, performance management, and capability building.
What You’ll Bring
  • Experience in program management, supply chain, or operations.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and timelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort using data to drive decisions and tradeoffs.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 6 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related
area OR 6 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.
3 years’ experience with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Dispatch, Fleet Management, Network Analysis, Retail Logistics Operations

Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.
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