Senior Manager, Technology Strategy

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision and(d

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Senior Manager, Technology Strategy to translate country-specific requirements into scalable capability plans and coordinate cross-functional launches across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance and Operations.

You will develop market expansion playbooks, assess jurisdictional complexity, and help determine global-versus-local operating models for each market, enabling faster, more scalable executions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/engineering/business/strategy or related field with 8+ years' experience.
• Alternatively, 10 years' experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations or related area.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead global technology capability development for scalable earnings, tax, and controls model.
• Assess market/jurisdictional complexity and implications.
• Build/maintain market expansion playbooks and readiness frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Operations.
• Identify risks, dependencies, capability gaps, and resourcing needs before launch.
• Support go/no-go and scale-readiness decisions with data-driven recommendations.
• Define balance of global standards with local market requirements.
• Create reusable capabilities to speed future market expansions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Tech strategy

Cross-functional

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Roadmapping

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT/engineering/business/strategy)

10 years' experience in retail/eCommerce/strategy/operations/technology/management consulting

Job description

Position Summary...

Senior Manager, Technology Strategy, leads market technology readiness assessments, translate country-specific requirements into actionable capability plans, and coordinate cross-functional launch readiness across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Operations. You'll develop reusable expansion playbooks, assess jurisdictional complexity, identify risks and dependencies, support stage-gate decisions, and help determine the right global-versus-local operating model for each market. This role is ideal for a strategic operator who can navigate ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and turn complex market requirements into scalable solutions.

About the team:

Our team partners closely with senior leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and product groups to maintain high standards in contractor earnings programs. We lead strategic initiatives that enhance compliance, transparency, and operational efficiency while improving the contractor experience. By integrating project management, data management, and continuous improvement, we support sustainable growth and trust. Focused on operational excellence and effective problem solving, the team drives seamless execution and innovation across procure-to-pay activities, fostering strong partnerships and delivering measurable business outcomes aligned with company objectives.

What you'll do:

• Lead global technology capability development for our gig platform, helping bring new markets into a scalable earnings, tax, and controls operating model.
• Assess market and jurisdictional complexity, including operational, regulatory, technology, data, and service-delivery implications.
• Build and maintain market expansion playbooks, readiness frameworks, and launch criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Operations, and market teams.
• Identify key risks, dependencies, capability gaps, and resourcing needs before launch.
• Support go/no-go and scale-readiness decisions with clear, fact-based recommendations.
• Define the right balance of global standards and local market requirements.
• Help create reusable capabilities so future market expansion becomes faster, more consistent, and easier to scale.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in strategic planning and technology strategy development within complex business environments.
• Strong project management skills, including risk mitigation, schedule tracking, and adherence to milestones.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear strategic roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation for multiple projects.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills to influence and build consensus.
• Proficiency in gap analysis, process improvement, and automation to drive operational excellence.
• Capability to translate business requirements into actionable technology solutions.
• Skilled in delivering executive presentations and managing cross-functional teams effectively.

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.

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

Minimum 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, business, finance, strategy, or related area and 8 years' experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting, or related area
• Option 2: 10 years' experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Experience in Technology area will be an add on, Master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business, finance, strategy, or related area and 7 Years of relevant experience in Retail, eCommerce, Strategy, Operations, Management Consulting or related area

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.