Group Director, Technical Program Management - Merchandising Tools
Walmart
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Position Summary...
This is a newly created leadership role in our Catalog & Merchandising organization within Merchandise Transformation, owning key tools and experiences that interact with the catalog. As the Group Director of Technical Program Management for item and fashion tools, you will blend business strategy, product vision, and technical execution to modernize how Walmart manages item data. In this role, you’ll start by stabilizing and streamlining fragmented legacy processes, then drive transformational improvements – introducing automation, intuitive user experiences, and advanced analytics that elevate merchant productivity and data quality. This “swiss army knife” position demands fluency in business, technology, and product management, as you orchestrate cross-functional efforts to deliver measurable outcomes for Walmart’s Merchandising modernization.What you'll do...
Own the end-to-end vision and execution for a portfolio of merchant-facing tools and platforms – including Fashion category planning tools, first-party item setup & editing services, advanced merchandising analytics, and related offshore support processes. Deliver intuitive, high-quality experiences that improve merchant productivity and ensure item data accuracy.
Serve as the accountable business and technology leader, working across product, engineering, data science, UX, and operations teams. Translate high-level merchandising goals into clear technical requirements and orchestrate execution at scale, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
Establish and track north-star metrics (e.g. user adoption, process cycle time, data defect rates, automation hours saved) and develop executive dashboards that connect program progress to business outcomes and P&L impact.
Lead rigorous program governance for large cross-functional initiatives – defining scope, milestones, resourcing, risk management, communications, OKRs, and post-launch measurement to ensure on-time, on-value delivery.
Champion platform modernization & automation, leveraging emerging technologies (AI/ML, workflow orchestration, data quality services) to eliminate manual work, enhance data integrity, and unlock new insights for merchants.
Drive change management and user adoption, partnering closely with Merchandising, Item Operations, Supplier Enablement, and Training teams to roll out new tools. Develop training programs, gather feedback, and iterate quickly to maximize uptake and success.
Build and develop a high-performing team (managers, ICs, and vendor partners), fostering a culture of ownership, customer obsession, and continuous improvement. Mentor and empower your team to execute effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Influence senior leadership by crafting data-backed narratives and business cases. Secure alignment and investment from executive stakeholders across Merchandising, Global Tech, Supply Chain, and Finance by clearly articulating the vision, value, and progress of your programs.
You’ll make an impact by...
You have 15+ years of experience leading large-scale technical programs or product portfolios that meld business strategy with deep technical execution – preferably in retail, e-commerce, or supply chain technology.
You bring a proven track record of owning complex, cross-domain toolsets (e.g. catalog or item lifecycle systems, merchandising/planning tools, or analytics platforms) and delivering iterative improvements that delight users and drive measurable business results.
You’re a data-driven storyteller – adept at framing problems with insights, defining clear success metrics, and guiding executives and teams through vision, trade-offs, and progress using compelling, factual narratives.
You excel at building and mentoring teams, creating clarity in ambiguous spaces, and influencing without authority across product, engineering, and business functions. You cultivate collaboration and can navigate organizational complexity to get things done.
You have expertise in Agile and iterative delivery, portfolio management, and modern cloud architectures. You’re equally comfortable discussing high-level strategy and diving into technical details – whether it’s reviewing APIs and data models or refining UX workflows – to ensure outcomes are achieved.
Benefits & Perks
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com
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.
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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.
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The annual salary range for this position is $195,000.00-$370,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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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, information technology, engineering, or related area and 9 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.• Option 2: 11 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Certification in Project Management., Master’s degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 7 years’ experience in product design., Supervisory, 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.
