(USA) Director, Technology Operations

Walmart, Inc.

$110K — $220K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 6 years' experience in project/program management or 8 years' experience in related area.
  • 3 years' supervisory experience required.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders across complex organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale programs from concept through execution.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Expertise in risk management and executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of technology operations strategies.
  • Serve as a connective leader across various teams to drive alignment.
  • Partner with leadership to evaluate growth opportunities and influence investments.
  • Define performance metrics and risk assessments for projects.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration.
  • Translate business requirements into technology initiatives.
  • Guide implementation of program management tools to enhance efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, and bereavement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition and fees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Director, Technology Operations leads the strategic planning and execution of enterprise-scale technology programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence. This role oversees operational readiness, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful delivery across multiple strategic projects. By leveraging deep expertise in program management and technology trends, the Director influences decision-making and fosters collaboration across business units. This position champions continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and innovation to support Walmart's evolving technology landscape and long-term growth initiatives.
About the team:

The Delivery Growth Enablement (DGE) Team bridges strategy and execution to advance delivery growth. As LMD targets access, growth, and reliability, DGE transforms these goals into operational results. The team partners early to shape delivery offerings, designs scalable capabilities, and manages the process from concept to launch. DGE drives disciplined growth by increasing volume and GMV while maintaining customer experience, store operations, and driver engagement. It aligns priorities and decision-making across the enterprise, enabling teams to act efficiently and confidently to achieve business objectives.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the development and execution of technology operations strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Serve as the primary connective leader across Product, Operations, Technology, Strategy, Analytics, and Field teams to drive alignment, remove barriers, and accelerate execution.
  • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, assess operational feasibility, and influence investment decisions that maximize customer and business impact.
  • Define performance metrics, risk assessments, and mitigation plans across multiple projects.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to influence decision-making and drive collaboration.
  • Translate business requirements into integrated technology initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Guide the implementation of program management tools and processes to enhance operational efficiency.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven ability to influence and align senior leaders across complex, cross-functional organizations to drive strategic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale programs from concept through execution, balancing growth objectives with operational feasibility.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate ambiguity into actionable plans and measurable results.
  • Expertise in risk management, prioritization, and executive decision-making within fast-paced environments.
  • Deep understanding of operational excellence, performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving enterprise-wide change.


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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

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 6 years' experience inproject management, program management, program operations, or related area.Option 2: 8 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.
3 years' supervisory experience.

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 5 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...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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