Senior Manager, Technology Strategy

Position Summary… The Senior Manager, Technology Strategy, leads market technology readiness assessments, translate country-specific requirements into actionable capability plans, and coordinate cross-functional launch readiness across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Operations. You’ll develop reusable expansion playbooks, assess jurisdictional complexity, identify risks and dependencies, support stage-gate decisions, and help determine the right global-versus-local operating model for each market. This role is ideal for a strategic operator who can navigate ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and turn complex market requirements into scalable solutions. About the team: Our team partners closely with senior leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and product groups to maintain high standards in contractor earnings programs. We lead strategic initiatives that enhance compliance, transparency, and operational efficiency while improving the contractor experience. By integrating project management, data management, and continuous improvement, we support sustainable growth and trust. Focused on operational excellence and effective problem solving, the team drives seamless execution and innovation across procure-to-pay activities, fostering strong partnerships and delivering measurable business outcomes aligned with company objectives.

What you’ll do…

• Lead global technology capability development for our gig platform, helping bring new markets into a scalable earnings, tax, and controls operating model.
• Assess market and jurisdictional complexity, including operational, regulatory, technology, data, and service-delivery implications.
• Build and maintain market expansion playbooks, readiness frameworks, and launch criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness across Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Operations, and market teams.
• Identify key risks, dependencies, capability gaps, and resourcing needs before launch.
• Support go/no-go and scale-readiness decisions with clear, fact-based recommendations.
• Define the right balance of global standards and local market requirements.
• Help create reusable capabilities so future market expansion becomes faster, more consistent, and easier to scale.

• Proven expertise in strategic planning and technology strategy development within complex business environments.
• Strong project management skills, including risk mitigation, schedule tracking, and adherence to milestones.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear strategic roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation for multiple projects.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills to influence and build consensus.
• Proficiency in gap analysis, process improvement, and automation to drive operational excellence.
• Capability to translate business requirements into actionable technology solutions.
• Skilled in delivering executive presentations and managing cross-functional teams effectively., 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.

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 7 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. 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. Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Sunnyvale, California US-11807: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock, Discount Card

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