Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary: The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs involving multiple teams and dependencies. This role requires expertise in program management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to drive clarity, mitigate risks, and ensure successful delivery of scalable technology solutions. The position demands proactive communication, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement to optimize processes and outcomes. The Principal Program Manager mentors team members, manages cross-functional collaboration, and oversees end-to-end program lifecycles to achieve business objectives while maintaining operational excellence.
About the team: Our team leads strategic initiatives with full ownership, ensuring transparency and timely delivery across complex programs. Utilizing advanced program and risk management skills, we define goals, develop comprehensive delivery plans, and manage dependencies to drive cross-functional collaboration. Focused on operational excellence, the team translates business strategies into measurable outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and resolution of challenges. Committed to continuous improvement, we foster a results-driven environment that supports impactful business value delivery and innovation across technical and program management disciplines.
What you'll do: - Define key deliverables and milestones for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies and resource constraints.
- Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
- Drive risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution to maintain program progress and quality outcomes.
- Establish scalable workflows, deployment plans, and operational models for program delivery.
- Communicate progress and risks clearly to stakeholders, aligning teams and facilitating decision-making.
- Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.
What you'll bring: - Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
- Skilled in ensuring product requirements are converted into scalable technical designs.
- Demonstrated capability in analytical problem solving, data-driven decision making, and impact analysis.
- Excellent communication skills to align stakeholders and convey complex information clearly.
- Experience mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement in program execution and delivery.
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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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, information technology, engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 8 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 4 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...2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America
