Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development, leads the full lifecycle of land development for new store and club projects, overseeing site due diligence, permitting, construction, and grand openings. This role manages project scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals while navigating regulatory and entitlement processes. The position requires collaboration with external partners and internal teams to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with business objectives. Additionally, the role focuses on mentoring project management staff, driving process improvements, and delivering strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support successful project execution.

About the team:

The team leads comprehensive real estate development projects, managing all phases from site selection through construction and opening. Collaborating closely with Real Estate, Store Space, and Construction partners, they ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. This group oversees project scopes, schedules, budgets, and permitting processes while engaging external partners and stakeholders. They focus on continuous process improvements and mentor project management staff to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The team upholds high standards of integrity and professionalism, driving successful delivery of new store programs that support the company’s strategic growth objectives.

What you'll do...

• Oversee the full lifecycle of land development projects, managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals to align with business objectives.
• Develop and execute entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies, coordinating with authorities and external partners to secure necessary approvals.
• Lead and manage external development teams, negotiate agreements, and represent the company in public and regulatory forums.
• Mentor project management staff, implement process improvements, and establish governance practices to enhance project delivery.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership with clear, data-driven analysis.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience managing the full development lifecycle for large-scale real estate projects, including site due diligence, permitting, construction, and grand opening.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets aligned with business objectives and market timelines.
• Expertise in entitlement strategies, regulatory compliance, and navigating zoning and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring project management staff and driving process improvements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, including coordination with external partners and clear communication to senior leadership.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

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.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, real estate development, land development, or related area, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years’ experience in commercial real estate development, land development, or large-scale capital project management.
Experience managing end-to-end development projects, including due diligence, entitlements, permitting, construction oversight, and stakeholder coordination.
Experience managing multi-year development timelines with significant capital investment.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Advanced degree in civil engineering, architecture, real estate development, or related area., Experience in public entitlement processes, including zoning, variance, and environmental review., Experience with project management and development tracking tools., PMP, CCM, or PE licensure., Supervisory experience leading cross-functional project teams.

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.