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Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

Staff, Technical Program Manager - Global Technology

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $286K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart Canada is part of Walmart Inc., a leading global retailer. They are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead software delivery initiatives within their International Merchandising and Sourcing Technology team, focusing on improving operational efficiency and collaboration across various teams.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Define goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths for managing multiple medium- to high-complexity programs within an assigned area of work, in alignment with overall strategic objectives and shifting priorities

Independently secure commitment from teams involved and manages dependencies within an assigned area of work

Apply technical understanding and judgement in developing end-to-end delivery plans for complex solutions that span multiple engineering teams. This includes independently identifying potential technical dependencies, managing design and architecture with engineering teams, guiding on tradeoff decisions, and ensuring the right development best practices and processes are being applied systemically to enable the right balance of speed, resiliency, and quality

Independently monitor and evaluate the progress of multiple projects in a program against approved milestones, quality metrics, and timelines

Identify key risks and impacts under guidance from program teams/management to develop mitigation plans (solutions/options) and likelihood for managing issues

Develop consistent data-driven approaches and decision-making frameworks to remove program roadblocks and proactively drives business outcomes by analyzing program landscapes, changing priorities, and interdependencies

Qualification

Agile deliveryTechnical program managementScrumKanbanAtlassian JIRAConfluenceCapacity managementChange advocacyInclusive digital experiencesWeb Content Accessibility GuidelinesLeadershipProblem solvingContinuous learning

Required

7+ years of Agile mindset and delivery of managing programs and projects using Scrum and Kanban

Organization around deliverables using a software system such as Atlassian JIRA and Confluence

Capacity Management expertise over multiple software development teams

Willingness to always learn and grow as an individual and team member

Be a leader and change advocate

Unbiased perspective when solving problems

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 5 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Option 2: 7 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Preferred

Certification in Project Management

Master's degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 3 years' experience in product design

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

Benefits

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Multiple health plans

Performance-based bonus awards

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off benefits including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting

Short-term and long-term disability

Company discounts

Military Leave Pay

Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

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.