Senior Manager, Operations (Strategic Programs â Transportation)
Senior Manager, Operations (Strategic Programs â Transportation)
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$ 90000 - 180000
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Job Description
Position Summary...
What youll do...
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive leader to drive high-impact programs and initiatives within the Transportation space. This role requires a self-starter with a figure it out mindsetsomeone who thrives in ambiguity creates clarity where none exists and builds new paths when traditional ones dont apply.
What Youll Do:
1. Program & Project Leadership
- Direct the execution of projects workstreams and programs by managing and modifying project plans creating and managing task timelines and maintaining project data.
- Organize and facilitate communication materials to ensure successful rollouts and implementations.
- Identify performance standards measure progress and adjust performance accordingly.
- Develop solutions and contingency plans for escalated issues and manage budgets and expenditures as required.
2. Strategic Problem Solving & Innovation
- Apply critical thinking and creativity to solve current and emerging business challenges.
- Leverage best practices from strategic stakeholders to avoid reinventing the wheel and innovate where necessary.
- Develop creative solutions within business areas to reduce costs and meet business goals.
3. Data-Driven Decision Support
- Source organize analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights.
- Conduct analyses of initiatives to understand and communicate trends.
- Translate data analysis into recommendations aligned with business objectives and present business cases to leadership.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong partnerships across departments to influence outcomes and drive alignment.
- Collaborate with product management merchandising engineering and other groups to drive projects and improve processes.
5. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement tools scorecards and tracking mechanisms to monitor performance.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs improve efficiency and enhance customer experience.
- Ensure data accuracy and use business knowledge to determine necessary activities.
6. Leadership & Team Development
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability innovation and belonging.
- Promote continuous learning and professional growth.
7. Business Strategy & Execution
- Drive activities and projects that generate revenue offset operational expenses and mitigate loss.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives.
- Consult with business partners and stakeholders to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support community outreach events and promote company policies values and ethics.
What Youll Bring:
- A go-getter with a bias for action and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Someone who thrives in ambiguity and can create structure where none exists.
- A resourceful leader who knows when to leverage existing solutions and when to innovate.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to build compelling business cases.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to lead through influence not just authority.
For information about PTO see Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 . Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications. Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.Minimum Qualifications...
Preferred Qualifications...
Primary Location...
311 North Walton Boulevard Bentonville AR 72716 United States of America
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
