Are you a visionary storyteller who thrives at the intersection of technology, engagement, and strategic narrative? Do you believe in the power of compelling stories to connect, inspire, and empower both associates and customers? We're seeking a Director of Technology Strategy who can transform complex tech initiatives into resonant, compelling narratives that drive engagement, elevate our brand, and bring our technology strategy to life.
Job Summary:
The Director, Technology Strategy will play a critical role in developing and executing technology strategies that align with Walmart's business objectives. This role will be pivotal in elevating our technology strategy storytelling by partnering with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, technology teams and external partners, to enhance our technology narrative in a way that drives business and associate engagement as well as promotes operational excellence. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of technology trends, as well as exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology strategies to accelerate our roadmap: Develop and implement technology strategies that align with Walmart's business objectives, to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Elevating Our Tech Journey: Build and amplify our technology strategy narrative, showcasing our journey and innovations that set us apart in the industry. Make our tech evolution a memorable story for associates and customers alike. Craft powerful, multi-channel narratives that bring our technology strategy to life, inspiring both internal associates and external customers. Your stories will bridge complex technical concepts and clear, relatable value, deepening engagement across the board.
Engagement Leadership: Develop and lead engagement frameworks that drive deep associate and customer engagement, ensuring both audiences feel connected to our mission, values, and technology impact. Use a blend of traditional and digital platforms to connect authentically with associates and customers, from strategic updates to milestone achievements, creating a unified and accessible narrative for all.
Technology research and analysis: Lead research and analysis of emerging technologies, including their potential applications and benefits for Walmart's business. Develop and manage the technology strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with Walmart's overall business strategy and technology vision.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders, teams - tech and business to ensure cohesive, strategic messaging that aligns internal and external storytelling, driving clarity and excitement around our tech journey.
Lead and mentor a team of technology professionals, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their goals and develop their skills.
You'll sweep us off our feet if:
You have a background in developing and narrating complex tech strategies into engaging narratives that drive delivery of strategic roadmaps in global Technology or Retail landscapes.
You love challenges and are passionate about driving change and making an impact.
You are skilled and compelling storyteller with a passion for simplifying complexity.
You build strong partnerships that enable you to successfully lead your remit
You have a strong executive presence and are comfortable working directly with senior leaders
You enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment with new challenges every day
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience in strategy development, narration and deliver.
Proven track record of success in driving business growth and operational excellence through technology innovation.
Deep understanding of technology trends and their potential applications in retail.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering results and driving continuous improvement.
About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Flexible, hybrid work: We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
Benefits:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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.
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.
Hoboken, New Jersey US-10649:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00 Sunnyvale, California US-04396:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-10424:The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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, business, finance, strategy, or related area and 8 years' experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting, or related area Option 2: 10 years' experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting or related area.
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, information technology, engineering, business, finance, strategy, or related area and 9 Years of relevant experience in Retail, eCommerce, Strategy, Operations, Management Consulting or related area., Supervisory experience (if People Leadership is required by the role)
Primary Location...
Phyllis St. N Of Hwy 102, West Side Of Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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