Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Catalog organization powers Walmart’s digital and in-store item ecosystem — ensuring data accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across millions of SKUs. Our mission is to simplify and accelerate Catalog operations through automation, data-driven insights, and strategic innovation. As the Senior Manager, Automation & Analytics, you will lead automation and analytics initiatives that eliminate manual processes, improve data quality, and enhance operational efficiency. You will work cross-functionally across business, engineering, and product teams to deliver measurable impact. Familiarity with Walmart’s Catalog systems, item setup workflows, and product data structures will accelerate success in this role. You will also leverage Walmart internal technologies such as Code Puppy, an AI coding assistant, along with industry-leading tools like GitHub Copilot, and Google Gemini Code Assist to accelerate development, debugging, and automation.

Requirements

Strategic Thinking: Identifies automation opportunities that align with organizational goals
Technical Acumen: Skilled in Python, SQL, Dataiku, and AI-assisted coding tools (Code Puppy, Copilot, CodeWhisperer).
Innovation: Applies modern AI/agentic frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen) and prompt engineering.
Execution: Delivers measurable results in time savings, accuracy, and productivity.
Collaboration: Works effectively across business, product, and technical teams.
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in automation, analytics, or process optimization roles.
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and dashboarding tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Code Puppy, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Gemini Code Assist).
Experience building or integrating LLM-powered tools, AI agents, or autonomous workflows using Python, APIs, or agent frameworks.
Hands-on experience developing Agentic AI workflows (multi-agent orchestration, autonomous pipelines).
Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate), and RAG architectures.
Familiarity with LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar agent frameworks.
Experience with Dataiku for data integration, analytics, or ML pipelines.
Experience with Walmart Catalog systems, processes, and item setup workflows.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma.
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.

Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Delivery Identify, evaluate, and lead automation initiatives that reduce manual workload and optimize Catalog operations Independently manage full project lifecycles: scoping, development, testing, deployment, and business impact measurement Quantify efficiency gains, time savings, and operational improvements from delivered solutions
Data Analytics & Technical Execution Build automated data workflows and analytics tools using Python, SQL, Dataiku, Power BI, and Tableau Use Code Puppy and comparable AI-assisted tools (GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer, Gemini Code Assist) to accelerate development, code modification, debugging, and testing Develop Python-based automation solutions integrating APIs, vector databases, RAG pipelines, and large-language-model capabilities Ensure compliance with Walmart’s data governance and security standards
Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Catalog Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to translate business needs into technical workflows Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to leadership and non-technical stakeholders Promote a culture of experimentation, data-driven thinking, and AI-enhanced automation

Benefits

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.
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 : - Stock