(USA) Senior Manager, Technology Operations

Walmart Canada

$117K — $234K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 7 years of experience in project/program management and operations.
  • 5 years of experience managing technology programs in search or retail media.
  • Hands-on data analysis proficiency for performance assessment.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams.
  • Understanding of search retrieval and ranking mechanics.
  • Capability to translate business needs into technical requirements and project plans.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to present insights to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Drive planning and execution of Search and Personalization programs aligned with revenue goals.
  • Maintain program charters and manage integrated solutions across teams.
  • Configure and manage business dials for balancing user experience and monetization.
  • Facilitate operational discussions to ensure cross-functional alignment.
  • Monitor program performance data to inform optimization efforts.
  • Translate commercial requirements into actionable operational plans.

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) and company stock purchase plan.
  • Paid time off policies for vacations, parental, family care, and other leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational benefits through the Live Better U program.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage and company discounts.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The (USA) Senior Manager, Technology Operations manages key Search, Personalization, and Walmart Connect initiatives, driving execution to maximize customer satisfaction and ad revenue. Sitting within the eCommerce business organization, this role partners with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to advance content retrieval and algorithmic ranking. Combining cross-functional coordination with hands-on data analysis, the Senior Manager helps operationalize dynamic business dials that balance competing levers in real time. Grounded in data, the Senior Manager facilitates cross-functional alignment and drives initiatives that connect technical execution with commercial impact.
What you'll do:
  • Drive the planning and execution of Search, Personalization, and Walmart Connect programs, aligning technology capabilities with ad revenue and search relevance goals.
  • Maintain program charters and baselines across content retrieval and algorithmic ranking, coordinating Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Help configure and manage dynamic business dials to arbitrate search experiences, balancing customer intent, relevance, and monetization targets.
  • Build cross-functional alignment, facilitating operational discussions and collaborating with decision-makers through hands-on data analysis.
  • Investigate performance data to monitor program health, evaluate trade-offs, and optimize day-to-day execution.
  • Translate commercial requirements into actionable search and ad-tech operational plans that support sustainable growth across Walmart.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven track record managing technology programs in search, e-commerce, or retail media, focusing on operational delivery and ROI.
  • Strong hands-on data proficiency, analyzing performance datasets to evaluate trade-offs and guide day-to-day decisions.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills to align deliverables across Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams.
  • Practical understanding of search retrieval and ranking, with experience supporting business controls that balance user experience and revenue.
  • Solid foundation in program health monitoring, risk mitigation, and performance tracking to ensure reliable execution.
  • Ability to translate commercial needs into actionable project plans and technical requirements.
  • Clear communication skills, adept at presenting data-driven insights to both technical and business partners.


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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00

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 5 years' experience inproject management, program management, program operations, or related area.Option 2: 7 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.2 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 4 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...

809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America

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