This role pays more than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$138,345–$208,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$176k
versus about
$173k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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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
Walmart currently has
189 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$110,000–$220,000
across 181 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Manager of Global WAN at Walmart, you will lead the technical direction and operations of Walmart’s global wide area network (WAN) and backbone infrastructure, connecting all points of presence, data centers, retail stores, and distribution centers. You’ll manage a team of WAN engineers to build high-performance networks while developing long-term strategies for future growth and emerging technologies. Your responsibilities include daily operational activities such as capacity planning, hardware refreshes, and code upgrades, collaborating closely with NetOps teams during network incidents and aligning network strategies with business objectives across various internal stakeholders. Expertise in routing protocols like BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, and EVPN/VXLAN is essential, along with experience in optical transport technologies and network automation using Python or Ansible. This role demands strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts effectively and a proven track record in delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects.