Distinguished, Technical Program Manager – Payroll Modernization

Walmart

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Bentonville, AR - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 260000
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary...

What youll do...

Join Walmart as a Distinguished Technical Program Manager Payroll Modernization in our Global Technology EBS team. Your work could help over 240 million global customers live better every week. Yes we are the Fortune #1 company. But youll quickly find were a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and youll discover why we are a world leader in belonging sustainability and community involvement. From day one youll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Walmarts Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers associates and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth relentless innovation and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart.

Summary

The Distinguished Technical Program Manager Payroll Modernization leads complex large-scale programs by defining goals managing cross-functional dependencies and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning technical design and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable high-quality outcomes. The manager proactively resolves ambiguities mentors teams and implements process improvements to accelerate delivery. By leveraging deep technical knowledge and strategic insight this position ensures alignment across multiple initiatives optimizes resources and fosters effective communication to achieve business objectives and advance technology modernization efforts.

About the Team

The Payroll Modernization (PayMod) team leads the migration of the largest U.S. workforce to a new payroll system while enhancing system architecture for global scalability. This team manages complex large-scale programs by applying advanced project management stakeholder engagement and technical design expertise. Collaborating cross-functionally members deliver scalable efficient solutions aligned with evolving business needs. The team emphasizes disciplined program execution clarity risk mitigation and process optimization to ensure successful outcomes and sustained system reliability across multiple initiatives.

What Youll Do
  • Lead large-scale complex technical programs by defining goals critical paths and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
  • Drive alignment and secure commitments for program scopes delivery dates and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
  • Oversee end-to-end system solution design ensuring scalability reliability and adherence to architectural standards.
  • Identify and mitigate risks resolve conflicts and unblock teams to maintain program momentum and achieve business objectives.
  • Establish and improve scalable workflows automate processes and mentor team members on best practices and technical decisions.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders presenting data-driven insights to influence alignment and decision-making.

What Youll Bring
  • Extensive experience in program and project management including planning execution and risk mitigation for large-scale complex initiatives.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships to secure alignment and drive program success.
  • Strong technical expertise in system design architecture cloud infrastructure and software lifecycle management.
  • Skilled in defining measurable goals prioritizing deliverables and optimizing workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Proficiency in risk management issue resolution and driving continuous process improvements.
  • Demonstrated mentorship capabilities to develop team members and promote best practices.
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 Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 $130000.00 - $260000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Option 1: Bachelors degree in computer science information technology engineering or related area and 7 years experience in engineering engineering program management technical program management product management or related area.
Option 2: 9 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. Masters degree in Business Administration with specialization in strategy supply chain finance information systems or related area and 5 years experience in product design. 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 Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

601 N Walton Blvd Bentonville AR 72716 United States of America

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Position Summary...What youll do...Join Walmart as a Distinguished Technical Program Manager Payroll Modernization in our Global Technology EBS team. Your work could help over 240 million global customers live better every week. Yes we are the Fortune #1 company. But youll quickly find were a compa...
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Walmart started with one man. In 1962, Sam Walton began with just one store and one mission: help people save money so they could live better. As a growing global digital enterprise and with over 11,500 stores, we maintain Mr. Sam’s vision, but now, we are able to help more customers ... View more

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