Senior Technical Program Manager - Hardware, Robotics & Automation

Job Description

At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabotยฎ, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.

Weโ€™re seeking a senior-level Program Manager to be a leader on our Product Development team. As Program Manager, you'll be integral to the creation and maintenance of complex schedules, planning milestones, and enabling the making of commitments to ensure successful customer-centric delivery of products.ย 

You should have demonstrated capabilities of organizing multiple workstreams to enable a team to focus on the right work, right now. You'll use your experience in using disciplined change management, project portfolio management, and risk management strategies in everyday practice.

We're also seeking experience in using a team-centric project management system, which is governed by a phase gate development framework. You enjoy bringing forward new ideas and concepts without being prompted and have the initiative and skills to adequately implement changes they see necessary. You have capability for coaching all levels of the organization, including in the adoption of the new methods and processes, and exhibit infectious leadership that inspires and creates excitement when working through challenges.

Our work is challenging, fun, and rewarding. We seek to hire people who want work to be meaningful and strive for excellence in a team-oriented culture.

What you'll work on:

  • Develop the cross-functional product development scope and create clear program plans with predictable outcomes and milestones that ensure products are ready for launch using our phase gate process.
  • Monitor and assess program performance with a focus on cost, quality, schedule and risk.
  • As a team member, effectively communicate with leadership, peers, customers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
  • Be energized by our challenges with the ability to effectively convince others of recommendations.

What we're looking for:

  • B.S. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant experience as a Project Manager in a matrix organization with hands-on experience in complex high-tech or electro-mechanical project management, including resource planning and budgeting.
  • Experience managing the development process from concept to high volume production of electro-mechanical systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build effective team relationships and efficiently mediate teams to achieve consensus.
We offer great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet:
  • Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
  • Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
  • Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
  • Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
  • Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more

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 โ€“ unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions โ€“ while being inclusive of all people.

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10/01/2024

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