(IND) MANAGER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field with 7+ years of experience in program management, innovation management, management consulting, or technology strategy

MBA with 5+ years of relevant experience. A proven ability to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, managing complex multi-stakeholder programs in a large enterprise or consulting environment with a track record of driving measurable business outcomes not just program delivery.

Strong understanding of startup ecosystems, venture capital dynamics, and emerging technology landscapes — with the ability to evaluate opportunities for strategic fit and translate them into actionable business cases and leadership recommendations.

Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior leadership through executive-ready presentations, thought leadership content, and data-driven narratives. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Business, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Communications.

Demonstrated ability to drive change management and cultural shifts within large organizations — moving teams from ad-hoc innovation to structured, portfolio-driven approaches with sustained leadership buy-in and associate participation.

Experience managing external consulting partnerships with accountability for governance, deliverables, and value delivery. Exposure to innovation frameworks such as stage-gate innovation, design thinking, lean startup, or portfolio-driven innovation models.

Preferred: MBA from a reputed institution. Experience with Global Capability Centers (GCCs), corporate innovation labs, or corporate venture functions. Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and emerging tech trends. Track record of thought leadership contributions or large-scale innovation event management. Prior experience in a role that combined strategic advisory with hands-on program delivery — such as consulting, corporate strategy, or venture operations.

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.

Walmart’s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our Bangalore office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.

Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions — while creating a workplace where all feel included and like they belong.