Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The Principal, Technology Strategy reports to the Organization VP and works closely with other with senior executives and their management team to cut through bureaucracy to more efficiently run their business. In this role, they help run the business cadence (budgeting, planning, reviews), run strategic projects, and provide a proxy for their (L4) leader, able to communicate strategy and decision-making to the management team and other key stakeholders.
To be most effective running the business, the Principal, Technology Strategy must build strong partnerships across functions, so must have integrity and be trusted by all.
Key focus areas:
Own and communicate the strategy narrative
Provide sounding board to management team, acting as proxy for leader on key issues
Work closely across functions and teams to provide a consistent narrative across initiatives
Ensure strategy cascades to the broader organization .
Align area with department|company-level strategy (incl. Corporate objectivess, Board updates)
Manage Board and L-team communications
Lead projects and short-term deep dives
Lead cross-functional project teams, to structure and execute analyses required to develop recommendations
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Step in to lead critical projects based on emergent business needs
Participate in early discussions to scope new projects
Partner on behalf of the business with cross-functional teams on key strategic processes and initiatives
Run core operations / business cadence
Establish and lead operating processes and tools for effectively managing the organization
Partner closely across many functions relevant to the org, incl. Product ; Eng, Comms, PR, ; Marketing, Finance, Sales, Legal and Operations. Use cross-functional knowledge and seeks to understand issues, trends, and perspectives that may influence the business.
Proactively identify problems and issues across organizations and create programs and processes to solve them
Strategic analysis
Provide insightful data-driven strategic recommendations to leadership, based on analysis, experience, technical acumen and good judgment
Lead org-wide, cross-functional project teams, to structure and execute analyses required to develop recommendations.
Communicate findings from initiatives to senior management and the broader organization
Provide regular competitive ; trending news/insights on the business and competitive landscape
Core skills ; competencies
Strong communicator -- written, verbal and presentation
Technical acumen
Uses data to drive recommendations
Excellent program management skills
Trustworthy, credible and non-political; high level of integrity and excellent sense of judgement
Versatile across multiple functions - including Product, Engineering, Communications, Finance, with working knowledge of Marketing, Sales, Legal, HR and Operations
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 retailers 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 on a scale that impacts millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove the location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
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 welcoming 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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The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00-$338,000.00
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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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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., Supervisory, 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...
640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, 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.
