(CAN) Manager, Technology Support at Walmart

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage, lead, and develop a team of technology professionals, including team development, performance management, and training
  • Capability to exercise independent judgment and act independently under minimal supervision while adhering to processes and policies
  • Leadership expectations: Demonstrates respect for individuals, builds high-performing teams, embraces diversity, fosters belonging, develops talent through feedback/coaching/mentoring, builds trusting relationships, communicates positively to motivate/inspire, maintains high integrity/ethics/compliance, models company values, acts as a servant leader (humble, self-aware, honest)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of technology professionals providing support for logistics operations, hardware, applications, and systems
  • Act as the technology leadership contact and manage relationships between technology and various operational sites
  • Manage team schedules to provide support coverage across sites
  • Build and foster a collaborative environment and deliver quality service for the business
  • Handle financial responsibilities: work within a budget for projects, assist with budget development, identify/budget for end-of-life equipment, maintain operating expenses, propose improvements in capital planning
  • Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs
  • Interface with contract vendor partners and internal support business partners
  • Develop programs to simplify tool usage and generate reporting
  • Develop standard documentation for new projects and existing processes
  • Drive continuous improvement opportunities
  • Facilitate planning meetings, taskforces, and workgroups with key stakeholders
  • Attend regular operations meetings, communicate technology enhancements/application upgrades, and secure outage periods when necessary
  • May involve irregular hours and travel

Skills

Team Leadership
Performance Management
Budget Management
SLA Management
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Documentation
Continuous Improvement
Hardware Support
Application Support
Logistics Technology

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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