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Walmart Director Technical Program Management United States, Washington, Bellevue 885544196
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Technical Expertise:Requires knowledge of:Techniques to translate requirements for software (for example, design, architecture, testing), hardware (for example, system design, hardware selection) assets or platform capabilities (cloud infrastructure, pipeline orchestration, database, network); System/platform design concepts/ components and architecture; Emerging tools and technologiesProduct/Feature Technical Design; Services, APIs, and technologies within assigned teams/areas; Software, platforms, and/or Information security standards and guidelines; Infrastructure components (for example, network, storage, compute), cloud, data, and development platforms; Hardware/software lifecycles (EOL, upgrades, migrations); Site Reliability Engineering concepts (observability, monitoring, pre-production checklists, incident management); Cloud computing technologies; Service management concepts (ITIL framework).To lead and broker agreement on end-to-end, high-level system /solution design of medium/high-complexity systems through an understanding of end-to-end systems. Proactively identifies system limitations, scaling factors, and boundary conditions and rationalizes overall architectural decisions. Establishes processes and guidelines to drive effective defect management (including defect visibility, defect prioritization, defect resolution, and defect prevention) across a domain. Contributes and assists in reviewing design decisions to ensure engineering, design, and product teams are focused on solutions for customers and business stakeholders. Reviews delivery plans and incorporates detailed understanding of existing and future product use cases as part of delivery plans, including applications (for example: Systems and services across item and customer lifecycles), infrastructure (for example: OS, Network, Stores, Compute, Cloud) and security-related impacts and dependencies to ensure quality outcomes for new initiatives and the modernization (for example: EOL, Legacy system retirement, Upgrades ) of existing technology stacks. Proactively identifies and prevents duplicative efforts, decouples dependencies, and resolves misalignment by leveraging existing solutions, capabilities, and technologies across initiatives. For medium/high-complexity initiatives, translates end outcomes into system/platform/security-level elements across multiple engineering components/teams to ensure business goals are achieved. Mentors team members to understand the component-level view and overarching impacts on end goals. Automates repeatable processes and tasks and implements tools to reduce overhead and increase the velocity of engineering teams. Establishes methods for effective launches, drives technical decisions within initiatives, and mentors team members to assess engineering practices. Create simple, modular, extensible, and functional design in adherence to requirements for multiple products/solutions within a domain. Understands customer requirements and architectural requirements relevant for all products within a domain in line with customer expectations. Leveraging Domain Knowledge:Requires knowledge of:Essential aspects of a specific business/domain area; Industry trends, market segments and competitor activities; Domain-related terms and success metrics relevant to program context.To demonstrate an awareness of various principles, processes, relevant technology, ways of working, and terminologies across a domain. Extends program plans to incorporate elements of communications, marketing, and field service management. Leads discussions and conducts impact analysis/due diligence to guide decisions on build versus buy. Identifies areas for the implementation of new processes, automation techniques, and updated ways of working while understanding the impacts on interdependent domains. Proactively researches new processes and automation techniques used across domains and industries to influence product roadmaps. Influential Communication for Alignment:Requires knowledge of:Application and allocation of business communication styles/techniques; Communication channels/mediums; Program management documents; Qualitative and quantitative data management (for example, feedback, facts, analysis).To guide and influence program participants/stakeholders to focus on decision points, options for end outcomes, and solutions that unblock/de-risk and keep programs on track. Mentors team members on communication styles and modifies communication styles according to stakeholder requirements. Leverages fact-based data and analytics insights to build a cohesive narrative and present options, solutions, and decisions in a clear, concise, and meaningful way. Provides timely feedback and seeks, internalizes, and utilizes feedback received in a systemic manner (for example, modifies standard operating procedures at the team level). Leads complex discussions and presents non-partisan points of view and whitepapers to drive alignment and influence outcomes.Creates various artifacts that provide a streamlined overview of broad scopes of work and navigates through complex changes according to audience. Program Stakeholder Management:Requires knowledge of:Stakeholder identification and engagement; Processes and ways of working across various groups; Relationship management techniques; Techniques to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities and ambiguity; Stakeholder management strategy.To proactively engage with the stakeholders, as required, to inform about program priorities, streamlines multiple processes towards a single roadmap, and coaches team members on typical stakeholder engagement. Actively secures program stakeholder buy-in for program roadmaps. Seeks ideas and drives consensus toward program deliverables according to defined scopes and timelines. Connects program stakeholders to discuss and align different approaches and resolves conflicts to arrive at common solutions. Supports and fosters understanding among stakeholders on significant program changes. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Leadership Expectations Live our Values: Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Focus on our Associates: Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, 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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Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00-$312,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050:The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock Minimum Qualifications...• Option 2: 9 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
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