(USA) Senior Director I, Engineering - Talent and Learning

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Are you a proven senior technology leader, inspired to change the digital people experience for over 2 million associates of Walmart, are motivated by complex, purposeful challenges, this role could be the fit you've been looking for?

With a humanity inspired, user-centric approach to problem solving, candidates and associates are at the heart of everything we build. As a leader within the Enterprise People Technology organization, you will help establish, lead, and inspire a team that will together deliver reimagined technology solutions for Walmart associates' Talent and Learning experiences which will promote associate's growth, development and learning.

Responsible for delivering technology products within the full life cycle of people digital experiences across both Talent and Learning, this critical leadership role will partner with the respective People COE leadership and their teams, business segments, UX and Engineering to deliver products that will amaze associates. This role will be most impactful when it fosters and inspires full cross-segment 4itB ways of working (4iTB defines Product, Business, UX and Engineering). As a Technology leader impacting experiences across all segments of the Walmart business, fostering collaboration is at the core of this role. Building and delivering technology products for enterprise scale, whilst designing for business unit adaptation where required will be the way in which success is achieved.

Here, as a Sr. Director of Talent & Learning, Technology you'll be part of a team that enables business outcomes through continuous innovation, optimization, enhancement, and maintenance of People Technology applications.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for the development of solutions to enable and enhance the hire-to-retire HR business processes across the talent lifecycle at Walmart using a variety of software programs and applications
• Establish and leverage relationships with senior business leaders to drive alignment of Core HR technology strategies and roadmaps to deliver significant value and anticipate changing needs
• Manage initiatives to reduce operating expenses within People Tech and enhance services by overseeing multiple projects from concept to implementation, developing operating and capital budgets and recommend them for approval, reviewing and approving project plans; and collaborating with key business partners to ensure sustainable process changes that support business initiatives
• Manage divisional and corporate strategic initiatives by directing new and existing People Technology strategies, and serving as a member of multiple senior-level cross-functional steering committees for strategic initiatives
• Provide overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce

Live our Values

• Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.
• Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent

Embrace Change

• Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Digital Transformation & Change - Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.

Deliver for the Customer

• Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.
• Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.

Focus on our Associates

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
• Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
• 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.

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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

Beyond competitive pay, 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.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life

About Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world's largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.2 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Communications, or related field
• 7 years' experience in delivering technology solutions with proven track of delivering measurable and significant business impact
• 5 years' experience developing and delivering Talent or Learning technology solutions
• 5 years' experience building and leading high performing teams
• 5 years' experience leading cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Masters: Business Administration, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 9 years' experience in delivering technology solutions with proven track of delivering measurable and significant business impact
• 7 years' experience developing and delivering Talent or Learning technology solutions
• 9 years' experience consulting and advising business partners utilizing detailed analysis
• 7 years' experience building and leading high performing teams
• 7 years' experience leading cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...
508 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America