Senior Director, Software Engineering – Global Governance

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

This strategic role will be instrumental in advancing Walmart’s global compliance, ethics, and customer privacy solutions. As a key leader, you will drive the integration of a seamless, secure shopping experience with robust regulatory compliance. Leveraging omni-channel data and AI/ML technologies, you will enhance our predictive, real-time risk management platform, tools, and services. Your efforts will ensure a safe, friction-free shopping experience that always prioritizes our customers. If you're passionate about leading high-performing technology teams, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving compliance and privacy landscape, we invite you to join Walmart’s Global Governance Engineering team.

Requirements

• Product Management
• Business Strategy
• Data Strategy
• AI and ML
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder and Change Management
• Experienced leader in compliance, ethics, and customer privacy, preferably in the retail or financial services industry
• Proven track record of successful technology strategy and implementation with measurable and significant business impact
• Strong experience in building and managing high-performing technology teams
• Passion for technology, willingness to dive deep into technical products, and commitment to learning and expanding technical knowledge
• Ability to build compelling business cases and ROIs, and proactively drive business insights and optimizations
• Developing and delivering on the financial plan for area of responsibility
• Capitalizing on domain expertise; identifying and anticipating market opportunities based on an in-depth understanding of the market and competition; overseeing the execution of competitive assessments, identifying and facilitating disruptive innovation opportunities; approving business cases; prioritizing and allocating resources; and approving objectives and key performance indicators
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 9 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 4 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 10 years’ experience in leading technology or solution development
• 8 years’ experience gathering, identifying, defining, and communicating requirements
• 8 years’ experience consulting and advising business partners utilizing detailed analysis
• 5 years' experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 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

• Technology Leadership – define and execute the technology strategy for Global Compliance, Ethics, and Customer Privacy solutions, ensuring alignment with Walmart's overall business objectives.
• Innovation – Introduce and integrate Agentic AI and AI Assistance to address complex challenges in compliance and privacy, while maintaining support for existing platforms and technology stacks.
• Safety and Security – develop and oversee technology solutions that enhance the safety and security of our customers and associates.
• Collaboration – Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and customer service, to prioritize and deliver high-impact technology features and continuous improvements.
• Continuous Improvement – Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve and innovate Walmart's compliance and privacy solutions.
• Performance Metrics – define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of initiatives and provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and outcomes.
• Partnership Development – build strong relationships with various teams to optimize engagement and deliver business value.
• Market Awareness – keep a pulse on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to refine and adapt technology strategies.
• Focus on Our Associates – build and lead high-performing, diverse teams by driving inclusive strategies, fostering strong relationships, and promoting collaboration across functions to achieve shared goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees