Senior Technology Operations - Program Management

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Denver, CO

Senior Technology Operations Program Manager responsible for leading the planning, monitoring, and execution of technology programs, focusing on risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and financial management. The role supports technology strategy implementation and drives process improvements within the Enterprise Program Management Organization, specifically coordinating software initiatives in Homescreen and Voice/AI areas.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead program estimation, risk assessment, and resource planning for projects of small to medium complexity.
  2. Monitor and control program progress, ensuring alignment with approved milestones and timelines.
  3. Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings to address schedule, risks, and dependencies.
  4. Build stakeholder consensus through clear, concise communication and data-driven recommendations.
  5. Manage financial aspects including budgeting and cost monitoring across multiple projects.

Skills

Required

  • program management
  • project management
  • risk assessment
  • financial management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • cross-functional coordination
  • communication
  • process improvement
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 3 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.
  • 5 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 2 years’ experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.

What the JD emphasized

  • Proven expertise in program and project management, including estimation, monitoring, and control of medium to high complexity initiatives.
  • Strong skills in risk assessment, mitigation, and financial management to ensure successful project delivery within budget and timelines.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and influence stakeholders through effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
  • Solid understanding of technology strategies, business operations, and alignment of projects with organizational goals.