Senior Manager, Technical Program Management - Merchandising Tools

Walmart

  • Bentonville, AR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Position Summary... At Walmart, the Catalog powers nearly every customer and associate experience, from online search to warehouse automation. The Catalog team in Merchandise Transformation ensures that our product data is not only accurate and complete, but also built to serve real-world operations at Walmart’s scale. We sit at the intersection of data, business process, and platform design. Our mission is to connect the dots between how item data is authored, how it supports supply chain and compliance operations, and how decisions are informed and made downstream.What you'll do...This isn’t a traditional TPM role. Our Senior Managers operate like product leaders and business strategists, working with engineering teams to shape data and decision systems that work at scale. The scope is intentionally broad: Catalog TPMs can rotate across high-impact programs in 6–18 month sprints. One month you could be diving deep into our Fashion tools, and eight months later you could be shaping a new supplier item setup experience. No matter the project, your work improves the state of Catalog and adjacent tools—helping Walmart save customers money so they can live better.Translate ambiguous business requests into structured problem statements and partner with product managers and engineers to deliver solutions.Lead cross-functional efforts to clean up, clarify, and expand product data—ensuring it is usable, trusted, and designed to scale.Serve as a stakeholder for strategic initiatives such ranging from merchandising, e-commerce, operations, and logistics.Influence data and platform design decisions to ensure that Catalog content is operationally relevant and actionable.Coach team members and downstream users on how to correctly interpret and apply Catalog content across tools and processes.Balance transformation efforts with day-to-day operational needs, ensuring execution without losing sight of long-term impact.You'll make an impact by...Catalog-adjacent experience in merchandising or operations (retail or adjacent).Strong comfort with structured data systems; SQL or data fluency is a plus.Familiarity with rule engines, decisioning systems, or intelligent automation.Background in retail, eCommerce, logistics, or operational data platforms.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.6+ years of experience in product management, program management, catalog or supply chain data, or equivalent.A track record of leading cross-functional initiatives across business and technology boundaries.You’ll sweep us off our feet if you…Are a systems thinker who can spot broken feedback loops between data, operations, and technology.Thrive in ambiguous environments and can break down complex needs into actionable plans.Have experience working in or with core retails / merchandising functions —and can “speak their language.”Have strong communication and storytelling skills with both technical and business audiences.Can influence without authority and drive cross-functional programs from 0→1.Are intellectually curious and eager to modernize how Walmart uses product data to drive execution.Understand how AI, automation, and decisioning can improve outcomes, but stay grounded in business impact.Benefits & PerksBeyond 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 EmployerWalmart, 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more aboutWho We AreJoin 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 a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.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 .‎ The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00‎ Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.‎ Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:‎‎ - Stock‎‎Minimum 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 6 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
  • Option 2: 8 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 4 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...601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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