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Senior Analyst, Process Improvement

Walmart

Bentonville, ARJob$70–130K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$70–130K/yr
Location
Bentonville, AR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Analyst, Process Improvement evaluates performance metrics and develops data-informed strategies to improve operational efficiency. The role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement process enhancements, and support organizational change. It leads initiatives that simplify processes, ensure compliance, and sustain improvements aligned with business objectives, while supporting Risk Operations through workflow optimization, stakeholder alignment, and effective project implementation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process ImprovementChange ManagementLeadershipCross-Functional Team ManagementMentoringProcess DesignProcess MappingProcess ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationData AnalysisLean MethodologiesSix Sigma

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain or Related Field and 6 Months' Experience or 2.5 Years' ExperienceMaster's in BusinessSix Sigma Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Senior Analyst, Process Improvement, plays a critical role in evaluating performance metrics and driving data-informed strategies to enhance operational efficiency. This position involves partnering with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop and implement process enhancements, and support organizational change initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business solutions. The successful candidate will lead projects that simplify processes, ensure compliance, and promote sustainable improvements aligned with business objectives and long-term plans.

About the team:

The Process Improvement team enhances Risk Operations by strengthening processes, optimizing workflows, and addressing systemic gaps. Collaborating with Product, Business, and Change Management teams, they align stakeholders, improve documentation, and support intake and prioritization. The team drives consistent execution through process improvement and change initiatives, simplifying and sustaining operations while improving efficiency. Their efforts deliver measurable business outcomes that support Risk Operations’ strategic goals, ensuring operational excellence and effective project implementation across the organization.

What you'll do:

  • Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

  • Analyze processes to identify gaps, root causes, and opportunities for standardization and optimization.

  • Manage intake requests by conducting discovery, assessing urgency and impact, and executing required process or documentation updates.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to clarify process impacts, align stakeholders, resolve dependencies, and support informed decision-making.

  • Support implementation readiness for process updates by defining requirements, documentation needs, handoffs, and success measures.

  • Serve as a process subject matter expert by providing guidance on policies, tools, controls, and best practices.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of process changes, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

What you'll bring:

  • Proven expertise in process improvement and change management to drive operational efficiency and sustainable solutions.

  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring associates.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and monitor process design, mapping, and management initiatives.

  • Proficiency in project management, including planning, executing, and delivering transformational change projects.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to secure alignment and buy-in across business units.

  • Ability to analyze data, identify gaps, and recommend actionable improvements aligned with business goals.

  • Knowledge of lean methodologies and industry best practices to support continuous improvement efforts.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field and 6 months’ experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area. Option 2: 2.5 years’ experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading a cross-functional team

Masters: Business

Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, 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.

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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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