24 Aug
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Walmart
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Chennai
Position Summary.What youll do.As the Senior Director eCommerce for Sams Clubs India Development Center (IDC) in Chennai, you will lead a multi-domain engineering organization that builds and operates the technology platforms that power Sams Clubs eCommerce business. Your scope spans eCommerce (Member Journeys like Cart &Checkout;, Amends &Services; like Tire &Battery; Center, Health &Wellness;, Digital Cakes etc.). You will convert strategy into scalable software, data, and AI solutionsacross mobile, cloud services, while building a high-performing leadership bench and collaborating closely with U.S. product, business, and operations partners.As a leader based out of Chennai, you will also be a site lead & people leader for all the cross functional teams representing Sams ClubAbout TeamSams Club is our membership warehouse club, a business model that provides our members with high-quality products at prices that are unrivalled by traditional retail. Sams Club provides a carefully curated assortment of items, as well as developing and leading technologies and services.What youll do (Top responsibilities)Lead the eCommerce portfolio Build scalable, AIenabled platforms for eCommerce & ServicesServe as site leader and culture champion Collaborate closely with U.S. and India teams to deliver business outcomesDrive engineering excellence and platform reliabilityManage crossdomain portfolio, governance, and investment.Grow and mentor a strong leadership benchWhat youll bring (Top qualifications)Deep eCommerce domain & Operational expertise.Extensive experience with technologies that support eCommerce & customer facing journeysProven largescale engineering leadership.15 years of experience in software engineering,
with 8 years leading multilayer organizations (through Directors and Sr. Managers) delivering missioncritical systems. Demonstrated success running complex, multiproduct portfolios and platform roadmaps in a global environment.Solid technical foundation across modern architectures and data/AI.Handson familiarity with cloudnative, distributed systems; microservices and APIs; enterprise data platforms; and the practical application of AI/ML (including computer vision and data science) in production systems. Able to provide highlevel architectural guidance and technical oversight.Productdriven, metricsoriented mindset.Track record of partnering with Product and Business leaders to shape strategy, define success metrics, and execute against clear outcomebased roadmaps. Comfortable using data to prioritize, experiment, and iterate quickly while managing risk for missioncritical operations.Exceptional people and stakeholder leadership.Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain senior engineering leaders; build inclusive, highperforming cultures; and influence senior executives and crossfunctional stakeholders across engineering, product, operations, and merchandising.Global collaboration and communication skills.Experience leading distributed teams and collaborating across geographies and time zones. Able to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear,
businessrelevant way to senior leaders and nontechnical stakeholders.Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.15 years of experience in software engineering or related technical fields, including at least 8 years managing managers (Directorlevel or equivalent) in highscale product or platform organizations.Experience building and operating technology for retail, ecommerce, or other largescale transactional and inventoryintensive businesses.Demonstrated experience leading crossfunctional programs and portfolios that span multiple domains and platforms.Preferred QualificationsMasters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.Experience in wholesale club, bigbox retail, or grocery environments.Prior experience establishing or scaling a technology center/COE in India or another global location.About Walmart Global TechImagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds 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 .
📌 (IND) SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (Chennai)
🏢 Walmart
📍 Chennai