Senior Director, Technical Program Management - International

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 416,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Senior Program Manager to drive portfolio prioritization, governance, and cross-market alignment for large-scale technology programs. You will own dependencies, quantify risks, and frame executive decisions across international markets.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering complex programs in matrixed, global environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical program management, portfolio governance, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Ability to translate market strategies into actionable portfolio priorities.
• Proven executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive Portfolio Prioritization: consolidate market and horizontal product strategies into one portfolio.
• Manage Dependencies & Risks: own portfolio visibility, investment scenarios, and roadmap risk.
• Drive Executive Decisions: frame tradeoffs, quantify impacts, and track commitments.
• Enable Market Readiness: establish readiness standards and address adoption barriers.
• Accelerate Platform Convergence: align cross-market data needs with global roadmaps.
• Lead Through Influence: foster transparency and alignment across markets without direct authority.

Skills

Technical program management

Enterprise portfolio management

Market strategy translation

Technology platforms

Portfolio governance

Investment analysis

Executive communication

Ambiguity navigation

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area

Job description

Position Summary...

What You'll Do

• Drive Portfolio Prioritization: Consolidate market and horizontal product strategies into one authoritative International priority stack.
• Manage Dependencies & Risks: Own portfolio visibility, investment scenarios, dependency models, and roadmap risk assessments.
• Drive Executive Decisions: Frame tradeoffs, quantify impacts, recommend options, convene decision-makers, and track commitments.
• Enable Market Readiness: Establish readiness standards, identify adoption barriers, coordinate corrective actions, and elevate unresolved gaps.
• Accelerate Platform Convergence: Prioritize cross-market data needs and align dependencies with global product roadmaps.
• Lead Through Influence: Drive transparency, accountability, and alignment across markets and global functions without direct delivery authority.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in technical program management, enterprise portfolio management, or large-scale technology transformation.
• Strong business and product acumen, translating market strategies into actionable portfolio priorities.
• Deep understanding of technology platforms, data ecosystems, product development, and complex enterprise dependencies.
• Expertise in portfolio governance, investment analysis, risk assessment, and strategic tradeoff management.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and analytical skills to influence senior leadership decisions.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve competing priorities, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Experience operating across international markets and complex, highly matrixed global organizations.

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. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.

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.

For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $208,000.00 - $416,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

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

• 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

809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America

Walmart 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.