Senior Director, Technical Program Management - St... at Walmart in Sunnyvale, California

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The Senior Director of Technical Program Management will lead the technical program management function for our Technology Operations PM Team, focusing on delivering high-quality technology solutions that drive business value and align with Walmart's strategic objectives. This role will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex technology projects and programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. With over 5 years of leadership experience, this individual will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of technical program managers, developing and implementing effective program management processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.



What you will do:



* Lead and mentor a team of technical program managers, providing guidance, support, and resources to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.


* Develop and implement effective program management processes, procedures, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across the department.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, to define program requirements, scope, and objectives.


* Develop and manage program budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to ensure successful delivery of programs.


* Ensure programs are delivered in accordance with Walmart's code of conduct and ethical standards, and that all stakeholders are aware of and adhere to these standards.


* Monitor and report on program progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may impact program success.


* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, engineers, and external partners, to ensure alignment and buy-in for program initiatives.


* Continuously improve program management processes and practices to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.


* Lead and manage the development of departmental policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with Walmart's policies and procedures.


* Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members to help them grow and develop in their roles.


* Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts, and to leverage resources and expertise to achieve shared goals.


* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


* 15+ years of experience in program management, with a focus on technology and software development.


* At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role, with responsibility for managing a team of program managers or similar professionals.


* Proven track record of delivering complex technology projects and programs on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.


* Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address issues and risks proactively.


* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.


* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve shared goals.


* Experience with project management tools and techniques, such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, or Asana.


* Familiarity with Walmart's technology and software development environment, or similar retail or e-commerce environments.



What you will bring:

• Defines and implements program strategy impacting an entire domain.
  
  

• Secures enterprise-wide commitment and address cross-pillar dependencies.
  
  


• Drives clarity on business/technology problem statements and requirements and builds consensus with stakeholders, leaders, and executives.
  
  

• Advises and brokers agreement on end-to-end system/solution design of complex systems and validates complex problems through impact analysis.
  
  

• Proactively checks for design flaws that may lead to outages and recommends alternatives to prevent impacts to customer experiences and business continuity.
  
  

• Identifies gaps/opportunities within or between services, tools, and workflows across the architectural landscape and recommends solutions.
  
  

• Establishes innovative approaches to manage delivery plans, and ensure quality outcomes.
  
  


• Develops teams, tools, and methods to transform operations and effectiveness of teams.
  
  


• Defines, owns and drives very complex, large-scale strategic programs/ portfolios and escalates issues to relevant stakeholders.
  
  


• Monitors industry trends and leads futuristic conversations based on strong market research and technical judgment to define the future state of a domain as well as adjust to new risks and changing business needs.
  
  

• Builds, leads and mentors a high-performing team - tracking team productivity, defining prioritization, allocating resources, mentoring associates, and hiring the right talent.
  
  

• Live our Values: Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
  
  

• Servant Leadership: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
  
  

• Embrace Change: Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
  
  

• Digital Transformation & Change: Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.
  
  

• Deliver for the Customer: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first.
  
  


• Partnership: Ability to influence and partner with business leaders, strategy, product, engineering, design, technical architects and fellow technical program managers.
  
  


• Platform Mindset: Do not operate in a silo but operate with a mindset that looks cross-functionally for opportunities to leverage existing capabilities or capabilities with commonalities to be built once.
  
  

• Expertise in program management techniques, tools, and frameworks.
  
  


• Strong technical knowledge in system/platform design and emerging technologies.
  
  


• Proven ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts and influence technical decisions.
  
  


• Excellent communication skills to unify team members, influence stakeholders, and present to executive leadership.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder engagement and drive consensus.
  
  


• Experience in defining performance objectives and metrics for tracking program completion.
  
  


• Leadership qualities to build and lead a high-performing team while managing cross-functional projects.
  
  

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.


Ways of Working:


Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. Our associates work onsite the majority of the time, with flexibility. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be flexible in our personal lives.



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.


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.


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The annual salary range for this position is $208,000.00-$416,000.00
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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 8 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 10 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 6 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...



840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.



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