(USA) Senior Technology Operations at Walmart

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Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Senior Technology Operations role leads the planning, monitoring, and execution of medium-complexity technology programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This position requires expertise in risk assessment, resource estimation, and financial management to drive successful project delivery. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders through clear communication, and applying deep business and technology knowledge to develop effective solutions. The incumbent supports continuous improvement by leveraging data-driven insights and fosters collaboration to maintain program health and achieve operational excellence within a dynamic technology environment. About the team: Our team collaborates across Engineering, Analytics, Product, Business, and Operations to deliver complex data engineering and visualization projects. We emphasize structured planning, clear communication, and accountability in managing priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery. Focused on practical problem-solving and continuous improvement, the team ensures reliable business outcomes at scale. Members engage in cross-functional coordination and stakeholder communication to drive project success. Strong skills in communication and project management support our efforts to maintain clarity and efficiency throughout all phases of program execution. 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, presenting data-driven insights and building consensus. Manage financial aspects including budgeting and cost monitoring across multiple projects. Translate business and technology requirements into actionable plans supporting overall technology strategy. Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and adapting to organizational changes. What you'll bring: 5+ years of project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, cross-functional technical projects from planning through delivery. Experience managing technical dependencies, delivery risks, and stakeholder alignment for data engineering or analytics initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role in software development or data engineering initiatives. Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a knack for building strong relationships across teams. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity, and adapt to changing priorities. 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 . Liv