Position Summary...The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and implementing process improvements to optimize workflows. The successful candidate will communicate effectively across groups, mentor team members, and apply analytical problem-solving to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining operational excellence and alignment with business priorities.
What you'll do...- Lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs with multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery timelines.
- Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables while securing commitments from cross-functional teams.
- Translate product requirements into technical designs, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-availability solutions.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program momentum.
- Establish and improve scalable workflows, processes, and automation techniques to enhance program efficiency.
- Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
- Mentor team members on best practices in program and risk management.
What you'll bring: - Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to define and execute end-to-end technology solutions with strong technical design and workflow management skills.
- Expertise in translating product requirements into scalable system architectures and ensuring operational excellence through monitoring and incident management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to measure program success and mitigate risks.
- Effective communication skills to align stakeholders and drive consensus in ambiguous situations.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and improving processes for scalable, repeatable 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-30095: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: 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...2403 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
