Senior Manager, Event Operations - Event Solutions
Walmart
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
In this important global role at Walmart, you will support the operations and coordination of live internal and external events and experiences. The ideal candidate has strong people skills and is aware of current trends, is a creative analytical person and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while staying calm and composed.
Reporting to the Director of Event Operations, this role will play a critical role in helping us deliver world-class events and tailored experiences for our target audiences while also living our values. At Walmart, we aim to build a better world — helping people save money, live better and renew the planet while building thriving, resilient communities.
What You’ll Do:
The Senior Manager of Operations for Event Solutions will implement the vision and execution of large and high-profile events, building strong relationships with partners and suppliers to achieve organizational goals. The Sr. Manager of Operations will communicate strategies, budgets, and timelines across teams, keeping leadership updated while leading on-site execution and resource coordination. The successful candidate will stay informed on industry trends and will drive creativity and innovation while developing best practices that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The Senior Manager of Operations will guide vendor performance, drive attendee engagement, and proactively address challenges for seamless event execution.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Execution:
- Plan and execute large and complex events.
- Lead and manage small to large-scale events, ensuring seamless operations.
Team Leadership:
- Serve as a leader on the team and support Event Solutions leaders.
- Develop long-term plans for high-visibility meetings and events.
Innovation & Cost Efficiency:
- Anticipate industry trends and drive cost efficiencies and innovation.
- Develop and enforce policies to govern budgets and spending, reducing overall costs.
Facility & Resource Management:
- Conduct facility tours and inspections, review milestones, and allocate staffing resources.
Best Practices & Collaboration:
- Identify and implement best practices and processes.
- Organize cross-functional coalitions to respond quickly to urgent situations.
Strategic Direction:
- Develop, communicate, and implement business strategies and plans.
- Analyze business objectives and customer needs, providing overall direction.
Operational Excellence:
- Evaluate operational processes and measure outcomes to ensure results.
- Identify improvement opportunities and foster a customer-focused environment.
Adaptability & Continuous Learning:
- Promote adaptability and continuous learning within the team.
You’ll make a positive impact by:
- Collaboration: Excelling in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Innovation: Bringing and implementing innovative ideas.
- Strategic Engagement: Engaging cross-functionally with a strategic mindset.
- Communication: Keeping partners informed with status updates and changes.
- Creative Solutions: Providing innovative solutions to meet operational needs.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in event planning and operations management.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in budget management and financial planning.
- Effective communication and people skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Certifications: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or other relevant certifications preferred.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include full relocation, bonus, stock, 401(k) match, associate stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, multiple health plans, and much more.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field and 3 years’ experience in communications, project management, event management, or relevant area OR 5 years’ experience in experience in communications, project management, event management, or relevant area. 2 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Event Planning, Live Audio/Video Production
