Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As part of Walmart Global Tech, Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) empowers Walmart through reliable, purpose-built technology that extracts valuable insights from data, drives automation, and delivers adaptive experiences to align with business needs and roadmaps. We prioritize the well-being of our associates so that they can prioritize our customers. EBS is a cornerstone of Walmart, bringing delight to associates, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders worldwide. The Central Operations team is dedicated to fostering strategic alignment across EBS, enhancing technical and engineering operations, collaborating on business planning, ensuring timely and relevant internal communications, strengthening FP&A partnerships, nurturing EBS talent, engaging with strategic partners, and spearheading our EBS transformation journey.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead and manage large-scale, highly complex technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading cross team and product initiatives with proven skills in translating software requirements and system design concepts into end-to-end solution requirements; proactively working across multiple engineering workstreams to establish and rationalize framework for initiative plan, drive alignment and progress/velocity in deliverables. This role involves defining technical program/initiative goals, securing commitments, managing cross-functional dependencies, and resolving ambiguous situations. Additionally, the individual will lead end-to-end system design, ensure quality outcomes, and executive engagement. Strong stakeholder management, influential communication, and analytical problem-solving skills are essential to drive program success and achieve business goals.

Technical Expertise

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Techniques for translating software requirements

· System/platform design concepts and architecture

· Product/Feature Technical Design

· Services, APIs, and technologies

· Software, platforms, and Information security standards

· Infrastructure components, cloud computing technologies, etc.

Responsibilities:

· Lead and broker agreement on end-to-end, high-level system/solution design.

· Proactively identify system limitations and rationalize architectural decisions.

· Establish processes and guidelines for effective defect management.

· Review delivery plans and ensure quality outcomes for new initiatives and modernization of existing technology stacks.

· Mentor team members and implement tools to increase the velocity of engineering teams.

Program Planning & Development

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Program management techniques, tools, and frameworks

· Benefits analysis

· Program planning tools and techniques

· Communication tools and processes

Responsibilities:

· Define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale programs with multiple dependencies.

· Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources.

· Manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve ambiguous situations with conflicting business and product strategies.

· Identify synergies, overlaps, and waste across multiple areas of work.

· Mentor team members and drive initiatives to improve ways of working.

Deliver Program & Results

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Risk management methodologies

· Project management tools and techniques

· Change management and negotiation methodologies

Responsibilities:

· Drive monitoring for multiple programs and decompose performance metrics.

· Identify key risks, create mitigation plans, and manage issues to unblock programs.

· Ensure effective use of program budgets and resource alignment.

· Own and drive complex, large-scale programs and refine roadmaps dynamically.

· Define and improve standard, scalable workflows and processes for cross-functional teams.

Influential Communication for Alignment

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Business communication styles and techniques

· Communication channels/mediums

· Program management documents

· Qualitative and quantitative data management

Responsibilities:

· Guide and influence program participants/stakeholders to focus on decision points and solutions.

· Mentor team members on communication styles and leverage fact-based data.

· Lead complex discussions and present non-partisan points of view to drive alignment.

· Create artifacts that provide streamlined overviews and navigate complex changes.

Analytical Problem Solving

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Data analysis and research

· Problem-solving techniques and frameworks

· Data-driven and fact-based decision-making techniques

· Impact analysis and course correction techniques

· Barriers to effective problem solving

Responsibilities:

· Define program success metrics through insight extraction.

· Identify difficult problems and systemic gaps.

· Lead problem-solving efforts for complex problems and mentor team members.

Stakeholder Management

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Stakeholder identification and engagement

· Processes and ways of working across various groups

· Relationship management techniques

· Techniques to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities and ambiguity

Responsibilities:

· Engage stakeholders to inform about program priorities and streamline processes.

· Secure stakeholder buy-in for program roadmaps and drive consensus.

· Resolve conflicts and foster understanding among stakeholders on significant program changes.

Walmart Leadership Expectations

Respect for the Individual:

· Build high-performing, diverse teams and create equitable experiences.

· Develop talent through feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

· Build strong, trusting relationships and work collaboratively.

Acts with Integrity:

· Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

· Ensure teams follow the law, code of conduct, and company policies.

· Act as an altruistic servant leader and model the Walmart values.

Service to the Customer/Member:

· Deliver business results while putting the customer/member first.

· Adopt a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, and customer insights.

Strive for Excellence:

· Consistently raise the bar and seek continuous improvement.

· Drive continuous improvements and support the adoption of new technology in line with Walmart’s business model.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits:

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

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.

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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00-$312,000.00

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Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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• Stock

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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 computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

• Option 2: 9 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Certification in Project Management., Master’s degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 5 years’ experience in product design., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

10500 Ne 8Th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America

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.