Group Director, Software Engineering – People Technology

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $195,000 - $370,000

About The Position

Join Walmart as Group Director, Software Engineering – People Technology in our Global Technology Corporate Technology, Business Services and Strategy team. Your work could help over 240 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 belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. Walmart’s Corporate Technology, Business Services and Strategy 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. About the Team The People Tech organization is at a pivotal point of scale and transformation. With rapidly expanding global charters, the growth of the IDC technology and services footprint, and the simultaneous stabilization and maturation of People Services, there is a strategic need for a senior leader who can provide unified direction, governance, and leadership across these interconnected areas. This role is a replacement position for a GD who has taken up a different role in the organization. The role will carry functional accountability for the global Wellbeing and GTA portfolios—owning strategy, delivery, and outcomes across the worldwide organization. In addition, the role will have locational responsibility for the People Tech and People Services teams in IDC, providing site leadership, performance management, and talent development for the local organization. About the Role The Group Director, Software Engineering – People Technology provides senior technology and location leadership across People Technology and Services, spanning Wellbeing, GTA, and People Services. The leader will set global strategy, drive operational excellence, and enable high-performing teams across large, multi-disciplinary organizations. With accountability for scale, stability, and outcomes, this role serves as a critical connector between global People Tech strategy and local execution—building strong leadership pipelines, mature operating models, and technology-enabled impact that supports Walmart’s people and business priorities. Global Leadership – Wellbeing & GTA Owns the global technology strategy, roadmap, operations, and delivery for Wellbeing and GTA. Leads 250+ associate global organization, aligning strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes with People Tech, HR, and business stakeholders. Ensures seamless integration of technology, product, and service outcomes across functions, platforms, and time zones. Drives operational alignment, clarity of ownership, and consistent execution with global product, HR, and business partners. Establishes and enforces strong governance, quality assurance, and adherence to global standards. IDC Site Leadership – People Tech & Services Serves as IDC Site Leader for People Tech, representing and enabling 450+ technology associates. Mentors Directors and senior leaders across Engineering, Product, and Services to build a strong leadership bench. Acts as the strategic connector between global People Tech leadership and IDC delivery teams. Drives local talent development, succession planning, performance management, and leadership readiness across tech and services. Shapes a high-engagement leadership culture focused on capability building, accountability, and organizational health. Represents the IDC leadership perspective in global forums, ensuring clear, bidirectional communication and alignment. People Services – Stabilization & Maturity Leadership Provides location leadership for 450+ People Services associates in IDC. Leads People Services through stabilization and transition from setup to a mature, scalable operating model. Ensures operational excellence across productivity, quality, governance, and service delivery, enabled by technology optimization. Serves as senior local escalation point, removing blockers and ensuring alignment with global People Services leadership. Drives process re-engineering, automation, and innovation in partnership with People Tech. Balances global strategy with local execution realities to achieve sustainable maturity and long-term performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters, or Ph D preferred)
• 12+ years of software engineering experience in a related industry
• 7+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams
• 4+ years of experience managing other managers
• Demonstrated history of building successful software products at scale
• Demonstrated history of building successful software products leveraging Gen AI technology
• Strong system architecture, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Ability to influence business and product teams with strong collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at communicating with executive levels, peers, and subordinates
• Demonstrated history of customer obsession and an agile mindset
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area
• 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

• Lead a High-Performing Organization: Attract and develop top talent. Provide guidance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. Set high performance expectations.
• Foster Culture: Create an engaging, collaborative, curious and innovative organizational culture.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and oversee system architecture decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Build a culture of operational excellence, ensuring the availability, scalability, and performance of our systems. Enhance operational and engineering standards proactively.
• Deliver Impactful Solutions: Own the delivery of software systems that significantly impact the lives of Walmart Associates.
• Define Technical Strategy: Collaborate and influence business and product teams to maximize long-term success.
• Communicate Vision and Strategy: Effectively communicate vision and strategy to cross-functional teams, from senior leadership to partner teams and engineers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level