(USA) Senior Technology Operations

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Technology Operations professional to lead planning, monitoring, and execution of technology programs with medium complexity. The role emphasizes risk assessment, resource estimation, and financial management to ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are required to influence decisions and drive cross-functional collaboration for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, industrial engineering, or related area with 3 years’ experience in project/program management or related area.
• Alternative: 5 years’ experience in project management, program management, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Lead program estimation and resource planning for projects of small to medium complexity, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor and control program progress, addressing risks and issues to maintain schedule and budget adherence.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings to review project health, dependencies, and milestones.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build consensus and present data-driven recommendations.
• Develop and implement financial management plans, tracking expenditures and forecasting costs.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Support continuous improvement by applying best practices and emerging technology trends.

Skills

Program estimation

Risk assessment

Financial management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategy translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS / related area

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary...The (USA) Senior Technology Operations role involves leading the planning, monitoring, and execution of technology programs with medium to high complexity. This position requires expertise in risk assessment, resource estimation, and financial management to ensure successful project delivery aligned with strategic objectives. The role demands strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence decisions and build consensus across cross-functional teams. The incumbent will support technology strategy implementation by translating business needs into actionable solutions, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and business goals.

About the team

The Strategy & Technology Operations team drives key business initiatives by integrating technology with operational strategies. They oversee program budgets, track progress, and ensure alignment with company goals. Collaborating across functions, the team influences stakeholders and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency. With expertise in financial and change management, they support large-scale programs delivering measurable value. Their strong communication skills and adaptability enable them to address complex challenges and build effective partnerships, playing a vital role in advancing the company’s success and innovation.

What you’ll do

• Lead program estimation and resource planning for projects of small to medium complexity, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor and control program progress, addressing risks and issues to maintain schedule and budget adherence.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings to review project health, dependencies, and milestones.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build consensus and present data-driven recommendations.
• Develop and implement financial management plans, tracking expenditures and forecasting costs.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Support continuous improvement by applying best practices and emerging technology trends.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in program estimation, risk assessment, and mitigation techniques for managing projects of small to medium complexity.
• Strong knowledge of program monitoring, control tools, and reporting processes to track progress against milestones.
• Ability to lead cross-functional coordination meetings and take corrective actions to maintain program health.
• Excellent business communication skills to influence stakeholders and build consensus in complex environments.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and cost monitoring for multiple projects.
• Understanding of technology strategies and their alignment with business objectives.
• Capability to translate business requirements into actionable technology solutions.

Benefits and Compensation

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

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.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $202,000.00 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

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.