Senior Director, Technical Program Management

Position Summary...What you'll do...Immigration Sponsorship is not available in this roleAbout Role:As the Senior Director of Technical Program Management for Technology Strategy and Emerging Tech, you will lead Walmart’s most forward-looking initiatives, driving enterprise-wide adoption of AI-powered technologies that redefine retail experiences. You will spearhead programs in AI Commerce, Conversational, and Immersive Experiences, harnessing emerging technologies to create intelligent, personalized, and frictionless shopping journeys.You will define and execute strategic programs that transform customer experiences at scale—bridging technology innovation with business impact—while influencing the future of retail through artificial intelligence, operational excellence, and empathetic leadership.What You’ll DoPartner with senior leadership to define and evolve the strategic vision for emerging technologies across Walmart. Translate business goals into scalable technical programs that drive measurable impact across domains. Establish frameworks for prioritization, investment, and success metrics across a portfolio of innovation initiatives. Lead collaboration across product, engineering, design, and business teams to align on shared outcomes. Influence executive stakeholders and drive consensus in complex, high-opinion environments. Champion change management across the enterprise, embedding new ways of working and scaling adoption. Oversee delivery of large-scale, multi-track programs with high visibility and strategic importance. Implement enterprise Agile best practices to drive transparency, velocity, and risk mitigation. Ensure program health is communicated effectively across all levels—from engineering teams to executive leadership. Leverage data analytics to guide program direction, uncover insights, and inform strategic pivots. Build and evolve dashboards, reporting frameworks, and feedback loops that support continuous improvement. Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers. Foster a culture of innovation, empathy, and accountability. Promote diversity of thought and empower teams to lead with curiosity and courage. What You’ll Bring12+ years of program management experience in technology or SaaS environments, including 7+ years leading enterprise-scale software development initiatives. Proven success managing cross-functional teams, offshore vendors, and external tech partners. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and enterprise program frameworks. Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to drive alignment across divergent perspectives. Strong communicator with experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions. Demonstrated ability to lead through empathy, clarity, and data-driven insights. Ability to translate business goals into technical requirements and architectural decisions. Experience with system integrations, API design, and platform scalability. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or PMP certification. Background in engineering, quantitative analysis, or data science. Experience with organizational transformation and change management. 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.Your Career Journey at WalmartAt 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!ㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎Minimum 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...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.