Walmart

Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Walmart$156K — $312K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years of relevant experience or 9 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Extensive knowledge in program and project management, focusing on complex technical initiatives.
  • Strong leadership skills managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
  • Deep technical expertise in system design, architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in driving process improvements and scalable workflows.
  • Exceptional communication skills for influencing and aligning stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale technical programs, setting goals and deliverables across teams.
  • Drive system solution design aligned with architectural standards and business objectives.
  • Manage program risks and resource commitments to ensure timely delivery.
  • Mentor team members on best practices in program management and technical design.
  • Identify and advocate for process improvements and automation opportunities.
  • Facilitate stakeholder communication to support program success.
  • Oversee program performance metrics and refine strategic roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off including parental, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability benefits.
  • Discounts on Walmart products and services.
  • Education benefits covering tuition, books, and fees for various programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving clarity in ambiguous situations. This role requires expertise in system design, technical architecture, and program execution to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement while mentoring team members. The successful candidate will ensure effective communication, data-driven decision-making, and alignment across multiple teams to achieve high-quality outcomes and accelerate program delivery within a dynamic environment.
What you'll do:
  • Lead and coordinate large-scale technical programs, defining goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
  • Drive end-to-end system solution design, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.
  • Manage program risks, issues, and resource commitments to maintain delivery timelines and quality outcomes.
  • Mentor team members on program management best practices, technical design, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accelerate delivery.
  • Facilitate communication and alignment among stakeholders to support program success.
  • Oversee program performance metrics, continuously refining roadmaps to achieve strategic goals.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and delivery of complex, large-scale technical programs.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and secure commitments for program scopes and resources.
  • Strong technical expertise in system design, architecture, cloud infrastructure, and software lifecycle management.
  • Skilled in driving process improvements, automation, and scalable workflows to enhance engineering velocity and quality outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, present data-driven insights, and align teams on strategic objectives.
  • Demonstrated analytical problem-solving capabilities with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 9 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Certification in Project Management., Master's degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 5 years' experience in product design., 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...

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America

About Walmart

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