Distinguished, Software Engineer, Global Change Process

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

83d • $169,000 - $338,000

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Global Process Owner for Change Management to lead the development and implementation of a global change management process that ensures seamless integration of new initiatives, projects, and technologies across Walmart's global operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust change management framework that supports business growth, improves operational efficiency, and enhances employee engagement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Operations, Business Administration with emphasis in Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SDLC Change Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully leading change management initiatives in a large, complex organization.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with change management tools and software, such as Prosci, ADKAR, or similar.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration with emphasis in Operations, or a related field.
• Certification in change management (ITIL, ITSM, etc.)
• Experience in a retail or consumer goods industry.
• Knowledge of Walmart's business operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a global change management process that aligns with Walmart's business objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, and HR, to identify and prioritize changes that require management.
• Design and implement change management strategies, plans, and tools to ensure successful adoption of new initiatives, projects, and technologies.
• Develop and maintain a change management framework that includes processes, procedures, and metrics to measure effectiveness.
• Provide training and coaching to employees on change management best practices and tools.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with changes, and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and HR partners.
• Analyze and report on change management metrics, including adoption rates, employee engagement, and business impact.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in change management, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve Walmart's change management process.
• Accountable for the entire Change Management lifecycle, from initiation through execution to monitoring and improvement.
• Facilitating collaboration among different departments and regions to ensure seamless and efficient Change Management process execution.
• Utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned processes.
• Aligning process objectives with overall business strategy to ensure that processes contribute directly to GT organizational goals.
• Leading initiatives to enhance processes continually, leveraging best practices, emerging technologies, and industry benchmarks including automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and Agentic AI.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree