Senior Director, AI-Driven Merchandising Programs

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 320,000; Full time

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Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Director, Technical Program Management in Bentonville, AR to lead business transformation of future assortment and space experience. You will orchestrate cross-functional programs across Merchandising, Product, Technology, and Data Science, translating strategy into executable priorities and partnering across the enterprise.

The role requires strong merchandising knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to turn ambiguity into clear direction, with a

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.
• Certification in Project Management (preferred).
• Master’s degree in Business Administration with 6 years’ experience in product design (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the transformation of Walmart’s future assortment and space experience, turning strategic vision into executable priorities and capabilities.
• Orchestrate complex, cross-functional work across Merchandising, Product, Technology, and Data Science from strategy through delivery and adoption.
• Translate merchant needs and business problems into clear requirements, priorities, and scalable solutions.
• Connect capabilities across organizational boundaries to create a seamless end-to-end merchant experience and eliminate manual handoffs.
• Establish operating rhythms, measures of success, and governance to accelerate decisions, manage dependencies, and drive accountability.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team while building partnerships across the enterprise.

Skills

Merchandising/retail experience

Cross-functional leadership

Business-to-technology translation

Strategic planning

Influence and communication

AI/automation awareness

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related

10 years engineering/PM/technical program mgmt experience

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Senior Director, Technical Program Management in Bentonville, AR to lead business transformation of future assortment and space experience. You will orchestrate cross-functional programs across Merchandising, Product, Technology, and Data Science, translating strategy into executable priorities and partnering across the enterprise.

The role requires strong merchandising knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to turn ambiguity into clear direction, with a