Staff, Technology Strategy

The Staff, Technology Strategy role involves leading the development and execution of technology strategies aligned with organizational goals. This position requires managing complex projects, overseeing financial plans, and mitigating risks while collaborating across teams to drive impactful solutions. The role demands strong analytical skills to assess trends and technology landscapes, influence stakeholders, and ensure alignment with business priorities. The successful candidate will facilitate effective communication, promote continuous improvement, and support strategic decision making to advance Marketplace Technology initiatives and overall business objectives.

About the team:

The Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy team drives enterprise-wide initiatives by integrating technology, operations, people, and investments through a unified platform. The team establishes sustainable governance and operating rhythms to advance projects independently, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and data-driven investment decisions. By aligning technology strategy with business objectives, it supports lasting transformation. Emphasizing effective project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration, the team ensures streamlined delivery and continuous improvement across Walmart’s marketplace technology landscape, fostering operational excellence and value creation.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, prioritize, and coordinate technology strategy work plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Track project schedules, costs, milestones, and communications to ensure timely delivery and adherence to standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving critical issues to minimize impacts on outcomes.
• Create and execute communication plans to provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders.
• Analyze business and industry trends to inform strategic technology decisions and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence and build consensus on technology initiatives.
• Monitor financial plans and expenditures to support effective program management and resource allocation.

• Proven expertise in technology strategy development and corporate strategy alignment.
• Strong project management skills, including risk identification, mitigation, and adherence to timelines.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and monitoring project expenditures.
• Ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders through clear, concise communication.
• Knowledge of business process optimization and change management methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with capability to assess market trends and competitive technology landscapes.
• Proficiency in coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver strategic technology initiatives., 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 6 years’ experience in retail, eCommerce, strategy, operations, technology, management consulting, or related areaOption 2: 8 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.

Experience in Technology area will be an add on, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Finance, Strategy, or related area and 5 Years of relevant experience in Retail, eCommerce, Strategy, Operations, Management Consulting or related area.

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., The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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.