Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
Seeking a Director to support the Chief of Staff in driving a strategic technology portfolio across corporate technology and business services. You will synthesize organizational priorities into executive recommendations, identify risks proactively, and lead cross-functional programs from concept to delivery. This role requires exceptional stakeholder influence, executive communication skills, and comfort in high-stakes, fast-moving environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates technical fluency, financial and workforce acumen with proven ability to drive alignment across various teams, quick adaptability as priorities shift, and unwavering focus on measurable outcomes over process.
About the team:
The Tech Strategy team drives alignment with Walmart's global technology vision by delivering data-driven insights and comprehensive portfolio governance. This team excels in disciplined strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and technology enablement to create scalable solutions with measurable business impact. Focused on clear communication, goal setting, and continuous improvement, the team advances technology initiatives worldwide. Members apply expertise in strategic planning, quantitative analysis, and performance management to foster innovation and operational excellence across complex programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment of technology strategies on a global scale.
What you'll do:
Lead the planning and execution of large-scale technical programs, managing cross-functional dependencies and resource allocation to meet delivery goals.
Define and drive end-to-end system solution designs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
Identify and mitigate risks, resolve ambiguities, and implement scalable workflows to optimize program outcomes.
Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and stakeholder communication.
Collaborate with stakeholders to secure buy-in, align priorities, and facilitate effective decision-making across multiple initiatives.
Utilize data-driven insights to monitor program performance and continuously improve processes and delivery efficiency.
What you'll bring:
10 + years of experience in program management, strategy development, or similar role; preferably in the software industry
Extensive experience in portfolio management, including planning, workforce management, and risk mitigation for large-scale organizations.
Strong expertise in technical design, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure to guide end-to-end technology solutions.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships and secure alignment on program scopes and delivery timelines.
Demonstrated skills in financial acumen, budget management, and resource allocation to optimize program outcomes.
Proficiency in communication management to influence and align various teams and senior leadership.
Ability to drive process improvements, automation, and scalable workflows across complex programs.
Experience mentoring teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
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. 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.
Your Career Journey at Walmart
At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters:
We'll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com." or "@samsclub.com". All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: http://careers.walmart.com . There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position.
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart!
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/) .
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: 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 :
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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...
2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.
