Walmart

(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart$110K — $220K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in technical program and project management
  • Strong background in risk and stakeholder management for complex initiatives
  • Proven ability to execute detailed program plans while managing dependencies
  • Technical expertise in scalable systems and cloud infrastructure
  • Experience in operational excellence and process optimization
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on sustainable improvements

Responsibilities

  • Define goals, milestones, and key deliverables for large-scale technical initiatives
  • Secure stakeholder commitments on program scope and resource allocation
  • Translate product requirements into effective technical solutions and plans
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for successful deliverables
  • Drive continuous improvement through best practices and automation
  • Communicate program progress and risks clearly to stakeholders
  • Mentor team members in program management and technical execution

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance
  • Comprehensive paid time off policies including PTO, parental leave, and family care leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company discounts and educational benefits through Live Better U program
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy expenses
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs involving multiple teams and cross-functional dependencies. This role requires deep expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the successful delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. The position demands proactive communication, strategic problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset to optimize workflows and drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will independently lead cross-functional initiatives, align teams around shared objectives, and mentor others while maintaining a strong focus on achieving business goals and advancing technology strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do
  • Define program goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, milestones, and key deliverables for large-scale technical initiatives with multiple dependencies.
  • Secure stakeholder commitments on program scope, delivery timelines, and resource allocation while effectively managing cross-functional dependencies.
  • Translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions, system architectures, and implementation plans.
  • Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage issues to ensure successful program delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing frameworks, best practices, and automation techniques that enhance program execution and operational efficiency.
  • Communicate program progress, risks, dependencies, and business impacts clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Mentor and guide team members on program management, technical execution, and delivery best practices.


What You'll Bring
  • Extensive experience in technical program and project management, including risk management and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proven ability to define, manage, and execute end-to-end program plans while effectively balancing dependencies, timelines, resources, and business priorities.
  • Strong technical acumen with experience translating product requirements into scalable system and platform designs, including knowledge of cloud infrastructure and software development lifecycle practices.
  • Experience driving operational excellence through monitoring, incident management, process optimization, and automation frameworks.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders and deliver concise, data-driven updates to leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify systemic issues and implement sustainable process improvements.


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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

About Walmart

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Learn more about Walmart
Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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