Group Director, Software Engineering

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$195,000 - $444,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Systems will lead a globally distributed team of software engineers and data scientists to transform Walmart's enterprise FP&A technology landscape into a unified, scalable, platform-driven ecosystem. This ecosystem will enable faster, more accurate, and more actionable financial decision-making at global scale. As a senior technology leader, this role partners closely with Finance, Product, Technology, Data, Risk, and Business executives to translate enterprise financial planning and performance management needs into durable technology solutions. The Group Director ensures that FP&A and Walmart Claims Services (WCS) systems serve as strategic enablers of enterprise priorities — improving transparency, accelerating planning cycles, delivering real-time insights, and supporting disciplined resource allocation worldwide. About Team: CTS - Finance Technology. Corporate Tech Services - Finance Technology Team.

Requirements

15+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale planning platform deployments and modernizing organizations away from legacy architectures
Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and semantic routing architectures applied to financial systems
Proven experience managing highly regulated, sensitive data environments with strict compliance requirements
Exceptional executive presence with demonstrated ability to align finance operations, business functions, and product engineering around a unified transformation strategy
Track record of leading and scaling globally distributed, cross-functional engineering teams
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
10 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
5 years’ supervisory experience.

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
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.
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

Consolidate fragmented and third-party systems into reusable, standardized platform capabilities. Lead the development of a unified planning and forecasting platform that delivers actionable reporting and insights across the enterprise.
Lead the development of claimant- and claims adjudicator-facing capabilities that enable efficient, accurate adjudication — reducing costs for Walmart and driving fair, consistent outcomes for claimants. Build tight feedback loops with upstream systems to reduce incoming claims volume, while advancing a roadmap toward a proprietary platform. WCS has a target of $175M+ in savings through FY27 and beyond.
Enable finance transformation by building governed platforms that empower finance business teams to develop their own solutions using Generative AI — accelerating speed of decision-making and expanding analytical self-sufficiency across the organization.
Increase delivery velocity and predictability; improve CI/CD pipelines, release cadence, and engineering throughput. Drive platform reuse and eliminate duplication across systems and vendors. Establish a metrics-driven operating model with clear accountability. Reduce technical debt, improve system resilience, and rationalize legacy infrastructure.
Ensure clear priorities, ownership, and measurable value delivery across all domains. Maintain strong alignment between engineering execution and business and product outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
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.