(USA) Group Director, Technology Strategy & Operations

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What you'll do...

Program Definition Requires knowledge of Program Management techniques tools and frameworks Benefits analysis Program Planning tools andtechniques To understand business requirements and priorities in detail to define a program implementation strategy impacting the entire domainDefine goals stage gates critical delivery paths and key deliverables for large scale programs incorporating multiple programs across the domainPrepare benefits realization plan for the programs Program Monitoring and Control Requires knowledge of Program Monitoring and Control tools and processes Internal and External programReporting and logging tools and processes To define performance objectives and metrics for tracking completion status of programs across multipleproducts within a domain Engage with the business to design a coherent view on program success metrics Take proactive decisions in dealing withprogram risks related to forecasts budgets and milestones Financial Management Requires knowledge of Financial Management tools and processes Budgeting and internal and external programCommunication tools and processes To create manage monitor Program budget for multiple programs Oversee delivery schedules and costexpenditure across programs in a domain and manage delays slip ups with stakeholders Project the ROI of future programs Define measures andmilestones for tracking financial performance of programs Technology Landscape Awareness Requires knowledge of Understanding of technology strategy and its linkages to domain Basic understanding ofexisting and upcoming systems technologies and trends Product technical information Basic understanding of domain specific market standardsBasic understanding of methodologies and tools processes checkpoints To participate in developing domain strategy with executive leadersEvaluate and validate proposed business cases for projects and initiatives Demonstrate expertise and functioning of multiple businesses and how itintegrates in the global scenarios Approve strategies initiatives and projects Determine metrics and performance indicators Contribute to strategicdecision making regarding key initiatives Develop new enterprisewide processes and ways of working Model industry best practices Proactivelyengage in the external community to build Walmarts brand and influence industry practices Influence and shape business vernacular Program Estimation Requires knowledge of Program Estimation tools and techniques Risk Assessment and Mitigation tools and techniques Toidentify internal and external resources for successful completion of the all programs within the domain Anticipate potential risks and challenges inthe portfolio and communicate the same to all stakeholders Define multiple options for corrective action through scenario planning for the identifiedrisks across the domain Define measures and milestones for tracking performance of program teams and generate improvement plans dynamically Influencing and Building Stakeholder Consensus Requires knowledge of VerbalNonverbal behaviors Application and allocation of BusinessCommunication stylestechniques in ambiguous and challenging situations Communication channelsmediums Interpersonal skills and universalrelationship building with ability to connect seemingly unconnected parties Influencing styles To build consensus in sensitive situations presentconflicting perspectives in a fair and constructive manner Confidently present to diverse organization wide audience positioning argumentsdata witha wellstructured story Connect with strategic business priorities leveraging data analytics financial acumen and problemsolving techniques tobuild a cohesive narrative Become a trusted advisor to diverse stakeholders influencing them to take unpopulardifficult actions on theproducttechnology matters Coach others on