Senior Director, Software Engineering - AP

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Director, Software Engineering Accounts Payable will provide leadership and strategic direction for the technology operations of our global Accounts Payable organization.

This role involves overseeing timely and accurate payments for Walmart suppliers worldwide, managing a team of 150 associates, and ensuring excellence in engineering.

The Senior Director will also focus on talent acquisition, retention, and development to drive growth and success in the organization.

What you'll do :

The Senior Director, Software Engineering Accounts Payable will play a pivotal role in overseeing the technology aspects of our Accounts Payable organization.

This position requires a strong leader with expertise in software engineering, as well as a deep understanding of Accounts Payable processes.

The Senior Director will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments for all Walmart suppliers on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Leadership and Strategy :

Lead a global team of 150 associates, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.

Set the strategy and direction for engineering excellence within the Accounts Payable organization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with overall business goals.

Drive innovation, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and identify opportunities for process optimization.

2. Technology Oversight :

Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions to support Accounts Payable processes.

Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the technology infrastructure.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

3. Talent Management :

Attract, recruit, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Provide ongoing development and growth opportunities for team members. - Conduct performance evaluations, promote career development, and address performance issues when necessary.

Foster a collaborative and empowering work environment that encourages knowledge sharing and teamwork.

What you'll bring :

The Senior Director, Software Engineering Accounts Payable position requires a diverse range of skills to effectively manage the technology operations and people aspects of the role. Key skills include :

Technology Innovation : Demonstrated ability to drive innovation within the Accounts Payable organization through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement. Complex Problem-Solving : Proven track record of effectively identifying, analyzing, and solving complex problems related to Accounts Payable operations.

Develop creative and strategic solutions to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and mitigate risks. System Architecture : Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and streamlined system architectures for Accounts Payable operations.

Ability to evaluate existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and drive architectural changes to enhance performance and reliability.

Legacy Technology Reduction : Experience in modernizing legacy technology systems and reducing technical debt within the Accounts Payable function.

Develop and execute a roadmap for retiring outdated systems and migrating to more efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Engineering Practices Advancement : Lead the development and implementation of best practices in software engineering, including agile methodologies, DevOps, continuous integration and delivery (CI / CD), and quality assurance.

Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Talent Management : Strong focus on attracting, growing, and retaining top engineering talent.

Develop strategies for talent acquisition, mentorship programs, and career development to build a high-performing and motivated team.

Culture of Innovation : Create an environment where associates are inspired to think creatively, take risks, and contribute to the organization's innovation initiatives.

Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning to drive continuous innovation and growth.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech.

We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow.

We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career.

Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work :

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs.

This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits :

Benefits : Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them.

That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.

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 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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$320,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1 : Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2 : 9 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

4 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America