Senior Technology Operations - App Partner Integrations

VIZIO; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock

Performance bonuses

Medical/vision/dental benefits

Job summary

VIZIO seeks a Senior Technical Operations leader to drive strategic app partner integration programs across the VIZIO OS ecosystem. You will coordinate requirements, certifications, issue management, and cross‑functional execution with Business Development, Software/Hardware Product, Engineering, QA, and Device Program Management teams.

This role ensures timely delivery of partner commitments, platform initiatives, and business objectives, including ensuring VIZIO OS includes the latest app

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering management, or related field with 3 years’ PM/program management experience OR 5 years’ experience in PM/program operations.
• Strong knowledge of software integrations, certification programs, release management, and issue resolution processes.
• Ability to manage complex partner relationships, drive consensus and monitor milestones, risks and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management activities for strategic app partners (Apple, Amazon, Google/YouTube, Netflix).
• Coordinate annual partner technical requirements reviews and align internal stakeholders.
• Monitor certification programs, manage partner cert devices and firmware versions, launch readiness, milestones and risks.
• Manage partner service issues, track status, escalate, and oversee deployments.
• Facilitate crossfunctional and partner meetings to drive execution and resolve challenges.
• Communicate program status, risks and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Technical PM

Stakeholder engagement

Cross‑functional leadership

Release management

Issue resolution

Data‑driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Master's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Job description

Position Summary... The Senior Technical Operations position is responsible for leading strategic app partner integration programs across the VIZIO OS ecosystem. This role coordinates partner requirements, certification activities, issue management, and cross‑functional execution involving Business Development, Software and Hardware Product, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Device Program Management teams. The position requires expertise in program leadership, stakeholder management, technical requirements review, and risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery of partner commitments, platform initiatives, and business objectives.

This role is critical to ensuring the VIZIO OS includes the latest app versions from Apple, Amazon, Google/YouTube and Netflix.

The team manages strategic streaming native app partnerships and delivers certified native app experiences on VIZIO OS. Collaborating across engineering, product, business development, quality assurance, customer service, and external partners, the team drives app integrations, certifications, platform launches, and ongoing feature enhancements. This ensures VIZIO customers access high‑quality entertainment while supporting platform growth. Key partnerships include Apple, Amazon, Google/YouTube and Netflix. The team emphasizes effective communication, technology strategies, product knowledge, and project management to achieve its objectives and maintain strong collaboration across functions.

What you’ll do

• Lead program management activities for strategic app partners, including Apple, Amazon, Google/YouTube and Netflix.
• Coordinate annual partner technical requirements reviews, consolidating feedback and driving alignment across internal stakeholders.
• Monitor certification programs including manage partner cert devices and associated FW versions, launch readiness, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple hardware and software initiatives.
• Manage partner service issues, including ticket creation, status tracking, escalation management, and deployment oversight.
• Facilitate recurring crossfunctional and partner meetings to drive execution and resolve program challenges.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in technical program management, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong knowledge of software integrations, certification programs, release management, and issue resolution processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex partner relationships and drive consensus across teams.
• Extensive experience monitoring program milestones, risks, dependencies, and operational performance.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence decisions through data‑driven recommendations.
• Solid understanding of the streaming add ecosystem as it relates to software and hardware requirements, technology platforms, TV manufacturing process, and customer‑facing user experiences.
• Commitment to integrity, accountability, and fostering collaborative, high‑performing teams.

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.

Irvine, California US-11877: The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00 - $186,000.00

Denver, Colorado US-11581: The annual salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $171,000.00

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, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 2 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area. 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

39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618-4603, United States of America

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