Senior Director, TPM — AI Strategy & Global Platform

Senior Director, Technical Program Management

Bentonville, AR

Senior Director, Technical Program Management

702 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72716-6209

R-2549009

$160,000 - $320,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary:

The Sr. Director TPM, Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy supports execution of one of Walmart’s top five strategic initiatives, driving Marketplace technology strategy and AI transformation across a rapidly expanding international business. This role owns the operating cadence for large-scale cross-functional programs spanning global platform integration, portfolio governance, AI transformation, strategic external partnerships, internal dependency management, analytics, and organizational change. The remit directly impacts more than 1,500 associates across the Global Marketplace Platform organization and 500+ associates across Global Tech supporting Marketplace initiatives.
The leader aligns business and technology priorities across engineering, product, data science, and operations teams, ensuring execution against complex, multi-year initiatives. Key stakeholders include Product, Business, and broader growth tech leadership team. Success in this role requires strong technical program leadership, executive influence, and the ability to scale operating models, decision-making, and transformation programs across a global Marketplace organization.

Key Priorities:

• Global Platform Integration: Lead enterprise-wide platform integration initiatives to drive architecture consolidation, platform standardization, and capability maturity alignment across global technology stacks. Partner with engineering leadership to accelerate modernization and enable scalable execution of the unified global product roadmap.
• Tech Strategy & Partnerships: Lead org-wide dependency management, cross-functional execution, and operational alignment across engineering organizations and external integration partners across global markets. Drive roadmap coordination, escalation management, and evaluation of emerging technology partners to improve delivery execution and operational transparency across global markets.
• Platform Analytics & Operating Rhythm: Lead platform analytics, organizational metrics, and executive operating mechanisms across the engineering organization. Own WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, KPI governance, and OKR definition and tracking to improve execution visibility, operational alignment, and data-driven decision-making at scale.
• Change Management & Communications: Lead organizational change management and communication initiatives supporting engineering transformation programs. Drive executive communications, All Hands, leadership updates, internal newsletters, pulse surveys, and adoption initiatives to improve organizational alignment, communication effectiveness, and execution readiness across platform modernization, AI transformation, and operating model changes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing systemic engineering friction and improving execution effectiveness across the organization. Drive papercuts and fix-the-foundation programs, Kaizens, Gemba walks, Kaikaku initiatives, and executive escalations to improve delivery consistency, workflow efficiency, and operational maturity across global technology platforms.
• Portfolio Management & AI Transformation: Lead portfolio governance, AI-native SDLC transformation, and operational effectiveness across the engineering organization. Drive org-level prioritization and tradeoff management, execution visibility, Jira hygiene, tech capitalization alignment, headcount controls, vendor rationalization, and adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices to improve delivery effectiveness and engineering leverage across the organization.

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary:

The Sr. Director TPM, Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy supports execution of one of Walmart’s top five strategic initiatives, driving Marketplace technology strategy and AI transformation across a rapidly expanding international business. This role owns the operating cadence for large-scale cross-functional programs spanning global platform integration, portfolio governance, AI transformation, strategic external partnerships, internal dependency management, analytics, and organizational change. The remit directly impacts more than 1,500 associates across the Global Marketplace Platform organization and 500+ associates across Global Tech supporting Marketplace initiatives.
The leader aligns business and technology priorities across engineering, product, data science, and operations teams, ensuring execution against complex, multi-year initiatives. Key stakeholders include Product, Business, and broader growth tech leadership team. Success in this role requires strong technical program leadership, executive influence, and the ability to scale operating models, decision-making, and transformation programs across a global Marketplace organization.

Key Priorities:

• Global Platform Integration: Lead enterprise-wide platform integration initiatives to drive architecture consolidation, platform standardization, and capability maturity alignment across global technology stacks. Partner with engineering leadership to accelerate modernization and enable scalable execution of the unified global product roadmap.
• Tech Strategy & Partnerships: Lead org-wide dependency management, cross-functional execution, and operational alignment across engineering organizations and external integration partners across global markets. Drive roadmap coordination, escalation management, and evaluation of emerging technology partners to improve delivery execution and operational transparency across global markets.
• Platform Analytics & Operating Rhythm: Lead platform analytics, organizational metrics, and executive operating mechanisms across the engineering organization. Own WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, KPI governance, and OKR definition and tracking to improve execution visibility, operational alignment, and data-driven decision-making at scale.
• Change Management & Communications: Lead organizational change management and communication initiatives supporting engineering transformation programs. Drive executive communications, All Hands, leadership updates, internal newsletters, pulse surveys, and adoption initiatives to improve organizational alignment, communication effectiveness, and execution readiness across platform modernization, AI transformation, and operating model changes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing systemic engineering friction and improving execution effectiveness across the organization. Drive papercuts and fix-the-foundation programs, Kaizens, Gemba walks, Kaikaku initiatives, and executive escalations to improve delivery consistency, workflow efficiency, and operational maturity across global technology platforms.
• Portfolio Management & AI Transformation: Lead portfolio governance, AI-native SDLC transformation, and operational effectiveness across the engineering organization. Drive org-level prioritization and tradeoff management, execution visibility, Jira hygiene, tech capitalization alignment, headcount controls, vendor rationalization, and adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices to improve delivery effectiveness and engineering leverage across the organization.

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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $320,000.00 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 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 10 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 6 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.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

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Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

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