Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

StartupNWA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished, Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing dependencies, and delivering end-to-end technology solutions. The role requires expertise in program planning, design, and stakeholder engagement to align with business objectives and ensure high-quality outcomes.

The Intl Tech Supply Chain TPM team spearheads critical technology initiatives across four international markets, driving scalable workflows and automation

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience.
• Option 2: 9 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Lead end-to-end technical solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve ambiguities and streamline program execution.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, defect management processes, and automation to enhance engineering velocity.
• Monitor program risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage resource allocation to maintain progress and budget control.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, data-driven insights, and consensus-building.
• Mentor team members on technical, program management, and communication best practices.

Skills

Program and project management

System design

Cloud infrastructure

Software and hardware lifecycles

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem solving

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area

Job description

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality outcomes. The manager proactively identifies risks, streamlines processes, and mentors teams to enhance efficiency and innovation. By leveraging deep domain knowledge and analytical problem-solving, this position influences strategic decisions and fosters continuous improvement across multiple initiatives within a dynamic technical environment.

About the team:
The Intl Tech Supply Chain TPM team leads Walmart’s critical technology and transformation initiatives by collaborating with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, Market, and Business teams. Operating in complex environments, the team prioritizes operational excellence, technical expertise, and disciplined execution. They drive large-scale launches and rollouts across four international markets, including automation deployments with partners like Symbotic and Geek+. By establishing efficient frameworks, the team accelerates delivery with quality, transparency, and accountability across cross-functional programs. This role requires strong skills in program and project management, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and technical design to achieve sustainable results.

What you'll do:

• Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Lead end-to-end technical solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve ambiguities and streamline program execution.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, defect management processes, and automation to enhance engineering velocity.
• Monitor program risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage resource allocation to maintain progress and budget control.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, data-driven insights, and consensus-building.
• Mentor team members on technical, program management, and communication best practices.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and resource alignment for large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software and hardware lifecycles, and service management frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive consensus across cross-functional groups.
• Skilled in analytical problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated capability to mentor team members and implement scalable, repeatable workflows that enhance delivery velocity.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and align stakeholders with program goals and strategies.

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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
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...

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.