Staff, Technical Program Manager (Data & AI Governance)

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States; onsite at the ISD Office / Home Office

Annual salary: $110,000–$220,000, plus potential performance bonuses and stock compensation.

Company

Walmart Global Tech develops technology, data, cybersecurity, and digital solutions for Walmart’s global retail business.

What you will do

• Drive data requirements into release cycles for third-party enterprise generative AI platforms and internally built AI platforms.
• Manage relationships with business units across the organization and international markets.
• Lead intake, prioritization, and governance execution for restricted data, including classification, layer placement, and access reviews.
• Land agent and prompt data across platforms to support enterprise AI ROI reporting.
• Build repeatable onboarding processes for new business units and resolve data ownership gaps.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 7 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in program management for complex data and AI initiatives.
• Experience with vendor management and driving requirements into external platform release cycles.
• Knowledge of data classification, access control, and governance frameworks for restricted or sensitive data.
• Strong communication, stakeholder alignment, consensus-building, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite at the Bentonville, Arkansas, United States location.

Nice to have

• Project management certification.
• Master’s degree in business administration or a related specialization.
• Experience with product design and digital accessibility, including WCAG 2.2 AA and assistive technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration through Walmart campuses and global office hubs.
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and performance-based incentive awards.
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, and paid parental and family-care leave.
• Walmart-paid education benefits covering eligible tuition, books, and fees.
• Additional benefits include employee discounts, military leave pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.