Here at Walmart, we’re driven by an intellectual curiosity that keeps us on the cutting-edge of user design and a seamless customer experience. We’re intrigued by the opportunity to engineer the most optimal approach that drives conversions and generates consumer loyalty across every touchpoint of the digital journey.
About Team:
The mission of the Emerging Technology team is to deliver breakthrough capabilities that save customers time and money and enable associates and partners to serve and delight customers anytime, quickly, anywhere. We are a team of technologists at the forefront of the brighter future who build digital assistant and platform capabilities for Conversational AI, Immersive Experiences and other types of Emerging Content.
We are looking for a Distinguished Technical Program Manager to lead programs that will build and scale our technology platform to deliver our mission. As a Distinguished Technical Program Manager, you will be the owner and driver of several complex programs, forming a portfolio of efforts to meet the business goals that support the strategic vision.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if you…
Create the program structure and shared alignment with the program team across Walmart on vision, business goals, program, and secure cross-functional teams dependencies’ commitment.
Lead executive committee meetings with key stakeholders to help make key decisions, remove obstacles, and address key program issues
Provide on-going visibility to program status (key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks, metrics, etc.) to all stakeholders.
Anticipate and aggressively remove obstacles that slow down or prevent program teams from delivering on program outcomes.
Manage new and existing technologies integration
Create a collaborative team environment that fosters creativity, speed, innovation, and learning.
Be a thought leader who can help accelerate the capabilities delivery and challenge others to change.
Have 15+ Years of Program Management Experience leading complex SaaS platforms
Possess strong experience with Enterprise Agile Program Management
Demonstrate ability to build strong x-functional relationships
Have exceptional and concise verbal and written communications skills
Are skilled in Data-driven, objective analysis and decision making
Have the ability to manage large, complex programs in an Agile environment
Are comfortable presenting to and persuading multiple stakeholders from front line associates to business and Global Technology Executives in a fast paced, growing environment
Have Demonstrated ability to drive Clarity and Structure from Ambiguity
You’ll really wow us if…
You have a knack for building alignment across different models, varying priorities, and multi-disciplinary yet integrated teams.
You can build the relationship to make things happen and are a keen reader of people, culture, and tea leaves.
You can convert strategy into execution, and you are comfortable seamlessly moving between tactical and strategic, depending on the needs of the program
You consider yourself a student of the world who thrives in an ever-changing environment that holds within its new challenges and chances to prove your expertise.
You can bring the whole team with you to help the organization moving its needles.
You are a great reader of people, culture, and tea leaves and a relationship builder to make things happen.
You are highly functional in a dynamic environment
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or can demonstrate you should be the teacher
Engineering background is preferred, including previous experience as an Engineering leader
You’ll make an impact by…
Helping cross-functional teams solve business problems and develop breakthrough capabilities that redefine a “best-in-class” customer experience.
Managing relationships with geographically distributed teams, offshore development teams, and third-party vendors.
Ensuring business and global technology goals are being met.
Interacting, negotiating, and influencing decisions across multiple tracks and executive leadership.
About Walmart Global Tech:
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds 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 its 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 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.
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 $169,000.00-$338,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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...1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America