Group Director, Software Engineering

Reference: R-2575776Posted: 2026-07-23Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; HERNDON, VASalary: $234000 - $444000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...What you'll do...The Group Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Systems will lead a globally distributed team of software engineers and data scientists to transform Walmart's enterprise FP&A technology landscape into a unified, scalable, platform-driven ecosystem. This ecosystem will enable faster, more accurate, and more actionable financial decision-making at global scale. As a senior technology leader, this role partners closely with Finance, Product, Technology, Data, Risk, and Business executives to translate enterprise financial planning and performance management needs into durable technology solutions. The Group Director ensures that FP&A and Walmart Claims Services (WCS) systems serve as strategic enablers of enterprise priorities — improving transparency, accelerating planning cycles, delivering real-time insights, and supporting disciplined resource allocation worldwide About Team: CTS - Finance TechnologyCorporate Tech Services - Finance Technology TeamWhat you'll do:1. Unified Planning & Forecasting PlatformConsolidate fragmented and third-party systems into reusable, standardized platform capabilities. Lead the development of a unified planning and forecasting platform that delivers actionable reporting and insights across the enterprise. 2. Claims Adjudication & WCS CapabilitiesLead the development of claimant- and claims adjudicator-facing capabilities that enable efficient, accurate adjudication — reducing costs for Walmart and driving fair, consistent outcomes for claimants. Build tight feedback loops with upstream systems to reduce incoming claims volume, while advancing a roadmap toward a proprietary platform. WCS has a target of $175M+ in savings through FY27 and beyond. 3. Finance Transformation & GenAI EnablementEnable finance transformation by building governed platforms that empower finance business teams to develop their own solutions using Generative AI — accelerating speed of decision-making and expanding analytical self-sufficiency across the organization. 4. Operational ExcellenceIncrease delivery velocity and predictability; improve CI/CD pipelines, release cadence, and engineering throughputDrive platform reuse and eliminate duplication across systems and vendorsEstablish a metrics-driven operating model with clear accountabilityReduce technical debt, improve system resilience, and rationalize legacy infrastructure5. Engineering & Business AlignmentEnsure clear priorities, ownership, and measurable value delivery across all domains. Maintain strong alignment between engineering execution and business and product outcomes.What you'll bring:15+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale planning platform deployments and modernizing organizations away from legacy architecturesDeep expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and semantic routing architectures applied to financial systemsProven experience managing highly regulated, sensitive data environments with strict compliance requirementsExceptional executive presence with demonstrated ability to align finance operations, business functions, and product engineering around a unified transformation strategyTrack record of leading and scaling globally distributed, cross-functional engineering teams 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 . 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. Bentonville, Arkansas US-30099: The annual salary range for this position is $195,000.00 - $370,000.00 Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $234,000.00 - $444,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ 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, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 10 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.5 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, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in software engineering 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...2914 Se I St, Bentonville, AR 72712-3148, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Minimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 10 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.5 years’ supervisory experience."]Preferred qualifications["Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in software engineering 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."]