Senior Manager, Technology Operations - API Business Lead

  • Bentonville, AR
  • Posted 48 days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Business Plans
Operational Excellence
Finance
Business Operations
Continuous Improvement
Acquisition
IT Operations
Product Strategy
Reporting
Sales Enablement
Workflow
Roadmaps
Mentorship
Leadership
Technical Direction
Web Portals
Product Engineering
Partner Relationship Management
RESTful
Authentication
OAuth
Lifecycle Management
Fluency
Analytics
KPI
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Microservices
Onboarding
Communication
Presentations
Technical Writing
Product Management
Electronic Commerce
SaaS
API
Innovation
Collaboration
Clarity
Microsoft Excel
Decision-making
Management
Supervision
Computer Science
Management Information Systems
Industrial Engineering
Engineering Management
Information Systems
Information Technology
Financial Management
Project Management
Program Management
Web Content
WCAG
Assistive Technology
Accessibility

Job Details

Position Summary...
Join us as a Senior Manager of Technology Operations where you'll drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects, ensuring financial discipline, operational excellence, and technology alignment. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, optimize resources, and deliver impactful results across diverse programs.

About the Team
Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, leveraging advanced financial and program management tools to deliver value. You'll work alongside experts in technology and business operations, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and stakeholder consensus. Your role will directly influence our ability to achieve organizational goals and drive business growth.

What you'll do...
About the Role

Are you driven by data and passionate about shaping the API and developer platform ecosystem within Marketplace?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments that deliver results? If so, the Sales Enablement team within the MP Seller Acquisition organization is the right fit for you.

As Senior Manager, Technology Operations - API Business Lead, you'll play a key role in developing and driving the product strategy and operations for Walmart's Marketplace API and developer platform.
You will collaborate closely with API Product, Developer Experience, and Solution Provider onboarding teams to design, operationalize, and scale Walmart's next-generation developer platform.

Reporting to the Director, MP Assortment / Sales Enablement, this role supports both the technical integration of new Solution Providers and strategic sellers,
and the long-term vision for Walmart's Marketplace developer and API platform.

What You'll Do

Define and drive the developer platform strategy to empower third-party developers, Channel Partners (CPs), and strategic sellers to integrate seamlessly with Walmart's Marketplace ecosystem.
Own and lead onboarding for new CPs and strategic sellers, ensuring scalable processes and streamlined technical enablement.
Execute an API ecosystem and partner onboarding strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances customer and partner experiences.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to define API standards, data contracts, and developer experience improvements.
Develop data models and insights that inform API adoption, partner performance, and ecosystem growth opportunities.
Provide technical and operational leadership in designing onboarding workflows and tools that simplify integration for external developers.
Influence product roadmap prioritization based on marketplace trends, partner feedback, and data-driven insights.
Coach and mentor team members, building deep expertise in developer relations, API integration, and partner success.

Required Skill Sets
Strategic & Leadership Skills

Proven experience defining and scaling a developer or partner platform within a large enterprise or marketplace.
Strong ability to set product and technical direction for API ecosystems, including developer portal strategy, SDKs, and onboarding frameworks.
Experience owning partner success metrics and improving time-to-launch for new sellers and CPs.
Demonstrated success in building cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Business, and Partner Management teams.

Technical & Platform Skills

Deep understanding of API architecture, RESTful design principles, authentication frameworks (OAuth, JWT), and event-driven systems.
Experience with developer tooling, sandbox environments, and API lifecycle management.
Familiarity with eCommerce integration patterns, data synchronization, and marketplace connectivity.
Strong data fluency - ability to use analytics to measure onboarding efficiency, partner adoption, and performance KPIs.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and microservice ecosystems.

Operational & Execution Skills

Proven ability to design and execute large-scale onboarding programs for technical partners or sellers.
Experience implementing automation and self-service models for API integrations.
Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills, including executive-level presentations and technical documentation.
Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in developer relations, partner operations, or API product management within eCommerce or SaaS environments.
Track record of driving API adoption and ecosystem growth through innovation and collaboration.

You'll Be Successful If

You're curious, proactive, and passionate about building the future of commerce through platform thinking.
You thrive on bringing structure and clarity to complex integration challenges.
You excel at translating between business goals and technical enablement.
You're motivated by impact and can lead teams through influence and data-driven decision-making.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business,information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 5 years' experience inproject management, program management, program operations, or related area.Option 2: 7 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area.2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in computer science, management information systems, industrial engineering, engineering management, business, information systems, project/program management, information technology, finance, management, or related area and 4 years' experience in project management, program management, program operations, or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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