Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Real Estate – New Store Design and Development is responsible for leading new store projects from initial capital approval to grand opening. This role oversees the entire project lifecycle, managing the design, entitlement, and permitting process with local and state jurisdictions. Projects typically span two to five years, requiring expert coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure timely and successful delivery.

What you'll do...

• Oversee all phases of new store development projects, from Walmart’s capital approval to final permits and grand opening.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget for each assigned project to ensure alignment with business goals and successful project execution.
• Navigate local and state entitlement, permitting, and design processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate a team of external architects, engineers, and professional consultants, guiding them through the complexities of each project.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Walmart and external partners, fostering strong working relationships to drive project success.
• Monitor project progress, proactively address risks, and implement solutions to overcome challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

What you’ll bring...

• Demonstrated experience in real estate development, specifically managing large-scale, multi-year projects from concept through completion.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of external architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Deep understanding of local and state permitting, entitlement, and design processes.
• Exceptional project management skills, including expertise in scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships.
• Problem-solving mindset with the agility to navigate complex regulatory environments and overcome project obstacles.

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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 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 Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in
architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management,
engineering, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Managing profit and loss reporting, Managing project budgets, Project Management, SupervisoryMasters: Business AdministrationProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.