(USA) Manager, Technology Operations

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off including sick leave and

Education benefit program (Live Better

Life insurance

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Data Governance to implement and operationalize the governance program across Walmart Claims Services. You will partner with business, Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Data teams to ensure trusted, secure, and accessible data for compliant data sharing and high-value data products.

You will drive data quality improvements, manage metadata, and oversee governance for sensitive data.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement data governance standards, policies, and stewardship practices.
• Partner with business and technology teams to improve data quality and resolve issues.
• Support metadata management, business glossaries, and the Enterprise Data Portal.
• Enable secure, role-based data access and governed data sharing.
• Provide governance for sensitive and regulated data.
• Deliver governance training, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Embed governance into operational processes and data product delivery.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/MIS/Engineering/Business

Master's degree in CS/MIS/Engineering/Business

Job description

Position Summary...Role summary

The Manager, Data Governance is responsible for implementing and operationalizing Walmart Claims Services' data governance program. This role partners across business, Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Data teams to establish governance standards, improve data quality, enable compliant data access and sharing, and drive adoption of enterprise data governance practices. The role ensures trusted, secure, and business-ready data that supports informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and delivery of high-value data products.

About the team

The Data Governance team enables Walmart Claims Services to treat data as a strategic asset. We establish the standards, processes, and capabilities that ensure data is accurate, trusted, secure, and accessible. Working closely with business and technology partners, we support enterprise data strategy through governance, stewardship, metadata management, data quality, and responsible data sharing-empowering teams to confidently use data to improve business outcomes and customer experiences.

What you'll do

• Implement data governance standards, policies, and stewardship practices.
• Partner with business and technology teams to improve data quality and resolve issues.
• Support metadata management, business glossaries, and the Enterprise Data Portal.
• Enable secure, role-based data access and governed data sharing.
• Provide governance for sensitive and regulated data.
• Deliver governance training, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Embed governance into operational processes and data product delivery.

What you'll bring

• Experience implementing data governance and stewardship practices.
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate across business, Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams.
• Knowledge of data access, privacy, and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and GDPR.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• A hands‑on, execution‑focused mindset with the ability to influence change and continuously improve governance maturity.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Stock.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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

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.

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

905 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.

Additional Information

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 PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.