Senior Manager, Partner Development Management - Third-Party Operations & Program Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

About Data Ventures Data Ventures exists to unlock the full value of Walmart’s data by developing and productizing B2B data initiatives that empower merchants and suppliers to make better, faster decisions for the business. As part of this transformation, we’re seeking entrepreneurial individuals to help drive this vision forward. What you'll do... Role Summary This role will serve as a pillar for Walmart’s external data ecosystem, sitting at the intersection of Walmart Data Ventures (DV) product, third‑party data providers, and cross‑functional internal stakeholders. The position is responsible for end‑to-end governance, contract ownership, operational execution, and strategic evolution of external data partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, business, operations, analytics, supply chain, or related field.
Extensive eperience in merchandising, relationship management, third-party data
Experience improving or scaling operational workflows or governance frameworks.
Strong analytical skills with experience using workflow tools (ServiceNow, Salesforce, Airtable) and Excel/Sheets.
Ability to simplify complex requirements and communicate clearly across teams.
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong relationship-building skills with experience supporting cross-functional initiatives.
Self-starter with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data, SaaS, analytics, retail technology, or ad-tech environments.
Understanding of vendor onboarding, data governance, third-party risk, or supplier management processes.
Understanding of merchandising process and how data is used to grow retailer businesses
Experience facilitating business reviews or producing insight-based recommendations for leadership.

Responsibilities

Act as the day‑to‑day owner of Walmart Data Ventures’ external third-party data ecosystem, with responsibility for relationship health, issue resolution, and ongoing alignment to Walmart priorities.
Serve as the central point of accountability for all inbound and outbound engagement related to third-party data, reducing fragmentation and conflicting ownership.
Lead discussions on scope expansion, data delivery expectations, operational changes, and future opportunities as Walmart’s data strategy evolves.
Own third-party data contracts from inception through execution and renewal, including:
Governance and access models
Pricing and commercial terms
Data security and compliance requirements
Operational execution and SLAs
Ongoing contract interpretation and enforcement
Ensure all third-party agreements align with Walmart Data Ventures standards, third‑party governance principles, and enterprise data policies, consistent with broader 3P strategy frameworks.
Own revenue share models embedded within third-party data contracts, ensuring:
Accurate execution and reporting
Alignment to Walmart’s broader monetization strategy
Transparency across internal stakeholders
Partner with Finance, Legal, and DV leadership to evolve revenue structures as third-party data becomes more deeply integrated into product offerings and client solutions.
Support identification and activation of new revenue opportunities within the third-party data ecosystem, consistent with internal strategy objectives.
Sit at the intersection of DV Product and third-party data companies, ensuring:
Accurate and timely data delivery
Alignment between contractual commitments and product capabilities
Rapid escalation and resolution of data quality or availability issues
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to ensure data is delivered in a way that supports scalable, repeatable, and monetizable solutions.
Lead the progressive centralization of third-party data responsibilities as work transitions from other internal teams into a single, accountable owner.
Continuously assess gaps, risks, and inefficiencies in current operating models and drive improvements to governance, tooling, and execution.
Establish this role as the long‑term owner of third-party data partnerships, capable of scaling as new partners, products, and use cases are introduced.

Benefits

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