About the position
The Sr. Manager, Systems and Infrastructure Engineering - VDI Leader is a pivotal role within Walmart Global Tech, focusing on the development and execution of our virtual endpoint technology strategy. This position is designed for a seasoned leader who has extensive experience in managing a team of senior engineers to design, develop, and administer large-scale virtual desktop solutions. The ideal candidate will embody the principles of servant leadership, empowering their team by providing the necessary resources, guidance, and support to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability. This role requires a strong understanding of traditional on-premise infrastructure, including network, compute, storage, and security, as well as cloud-based solutions such as Azure and Google infrastructure as a service. In this role, you will partner closely with the Product Owner, Technical Expert, and Scrum Master to deliver work in two-week sprints, aiming to enhance associate productivity through our endpoint computing solutions. You will be responsible for driving the adoption of best practices in DevOps, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of virtual desktop and server infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with security standards. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends will be crucial for informing strategic decision-making and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. As a leader, you will articulate the vision and strategy for your product family, using domain expertise and best practices to identify market opportunities and build business cases. You will also foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the engineering team, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel. Additionally, you will manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluation, ensuring that your team is well-prepared to meet the challenges of the role.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of senior engineers in the design, development, and administration of large-scale virtual desktop solutions.
- Develop and execute the virtual endpoint technology strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in DevOps, Agile, and Scrum methodologies to enhance productivity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and establish technical specifications.
- Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of virtual desktop and server infrastructure.
- Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards in all infrastructure solutions.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decision-making.
- Articulate the vision and strategy for the product family to stakeholders and team members.
- Mentor and provide guidance to senior engineers to facilitate their growth and success.
- Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, and performance evaluation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering roles focused on large-scale virtual desktop and server technologies.
- Extensive expertise in VMware and Azure technologies, including hands-on experience with deployment and optimization.
- Strong proficiency in DevOps practices, tools, and principles, with a track record of implementing automation and CI/CD pipelines.
- Thorough understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience leading senior-level engineering teams.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor senior engineers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or related area.
- Experience in configuration management and developing automation for provisioning and orchestration.
- Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences and implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Multiple health plans
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees.
