Senior Director, Technical Program Management - Chief of Staff International Tech Platforms

Position Summary... What you'll do... Join Walmart as a Senior Director, Technical Program Management - Chief of Staff International Tech Platforms to support the SVP, International Tech Platforms at Walmart Global Tech. International Tech is responsible for building and scaling technology platforms that power Walmart's business in markets including Mexico, Chile, Canada, and beyond. This is a high-impact, deeply technical leadership role at the intersection of product, engineering, and strategic operations across Walmart's international markets. You'll serve as a trusted thought partner and technical advisor to the SVP, driving clarity, scale, and alignment across global engineering initiatives. The role requires fluency in software development life cycles, platform architecture, data strategy, and Agile delivery models, as well as the ability to synthesize technical complexity into clear strategic direction. You'll lead with both precision and influence, helping to operationalize our technological vision and execute at scale across multiple countries and cross-functional teams. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic operator with strong engineering acumen who thrives in fast-moving, globally distributed environments and is excited to shape how Walmart builds and delivers technology around the world. What You'll Do • Shape and execute technology strategy in partnership with the SVP of International Tech, translating long-term goals into actionable programs across engineering, product, and data teams. • Own and drive technical program execution, ensuring delivery of high-priority initiatives related to platform modernization, developer experience, and systems integration. • Partner across Engineering, Product Ops, Business Strategy, Finance, and PMO to ensure alignment of roadmaps, capacity plans, and performance metrics. • Lead data-informed portfolio planning using delivery KPIs, architectural inputs, and headcount forecasting to improve speed, scale, and efficiency. • Develop and manage team operating rhythms (e.g., OKRs, PI Planning, QBRs), governance structures, and escalation pathways. • Build and lead a small team or POD of technical program managers and operations specialists to support execution across global programs. • Coordinate executive updates, technical communications, and board-level materials that highlight engineering progress, risk mitigation, and strategic bets. • Serve as a center of gravity for decision-making, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across international engineering teams. • Lead initiatives to reduce tech debt, accelerate release velocity, and improve cross-border execution across U.S., Mexico, Chile, Canada, and beyond. What You'll Bring • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field required; MBA or equivalent experience a plus. • 10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, or technology operations. • Strong knowledge of software architecture, Agile/SAFe frameworks, enterprise systems, and cloud technologies (Azure, GCP, or AWS). • Proven success in driving large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs, ideally in a global, matrixed organization. • Excellent communication and storytelling skills - able to explain complex technical issues to executive audiences and influence outcomes. • Comfortable navigating and resolving ambiguity; thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities. • Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence senior stakeholders across engineering, finance, and business domains. • Expertise in technical planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!, PowerBI) and engineering metrics (velocity, DORA, cycle time). Preferred Qualifications • Experience in retail, eCommerce, logistics, or enterprise platforms • Familiarity with international market nuances (e.g., data localization, GDPR, multilingual tooling) • Experience working directly with Distinguished Engineers, Technical Architects, or SVPs/CTOs 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 $208,000.00-$416,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: • Stock 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... 1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America Apply tot his job