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About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail
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The (USA) Senior Director, Technical Program Management will lead the business transformation of the future assortment and space experience. Joining a team focused on reimagining merchant decision-making, this leader will translate merchandising strategy into executable capabilities and orchestrate complex programs across Merchandising, Product, Technology, and Data Science. Day-to-day responsibilities include turning ambiguous business problems into clear requirements, establishing operating rhythms, and managing dependencies to eliminate manual handoffs. The role requires deep merchandising or retail experience, strong strategic thinking, and fluency in AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies. The position specifically addresses the technical and business challenge of creating a connected, AI-powered merchandising experience that integrates item setup, supplier collaboration, pricing, and inventory execution into a seamless end-to-end flow for merchants.
Lead the business transformation of Walmart’s future assortment and space experience.
Translate merchandising strategy into executable priorities, requirements, and scalable technical solutions.
Orchestrate complex programs across Merchandising, Product, Technology, and Data Science teams.
Connect capabilities across organizational boundaries to create a seamless end-to-end merchant experience.
Establish operating rhythms, measures of success, and governance to manage dependencies and drive accountability.
Integrate AI, automation, and data capabilities to simplify merchant work and decision-making.
Lead and develop a high-performing team while building strong partnerships across the enterprise.
What we're looking for
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.
Deep merchandising or retail experience with a strong understanding of assortment, space, and the merchant decision-making process.
Proven experience leading large-scale business or technology transformation across complex, cross-functional organizations.
Ability to translate between business and technology by turning ambiguous problems into clear strategies, requirements, and executable plans.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect individual capabilities into a cohesive end-to-end experience.
Exceptional influence and communication skills with experience aligning senior leaders and teams with competing priorities.
Curiosity and fluency in AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
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 (preferred).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
AI
Technical Program Management
Cloud Infrastructure
Hardware
Service Management
Automation
Risk Management
Systems Thinking
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Product Design