Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

PTO & leave

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Principal, Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale technology programs across multiple teams, defining goals, stage gates, and deliverables. You will coordinate dependencies, drive end-to-end delivery, and mentor others to improve processes.

The role emphasizes strong design, cloud infrastructure knowledge, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions that align with Walmart's technology strategy.

Qualifications

• Requires experience managing large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
• Strong technical design and system architecture skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple teams.
• Secure commitments for scope, resources, and timelines.
• Lead end-to-end system design discussions for scalability and performance.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Establish scalable workflows and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Mentor team members in program management and technical execution.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cloud infrastructure

System design

Budget management

Communication

Education

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

8+ years in engineering/program management

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

ITSM frameworks

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role 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 planning, technical design, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and optimizing workflows to meet strategic objectives. The successful candidate will leverage strong communication and analytical skills to influence outcomes, mentor team members, and continuously improve processes, contributing to the advancement of technology initiatives within a dynamic environment.

About the team:

The Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy team leads enterprise-wide execution by integrating technology, operations, people, and investment through a unified platform. The team establishes sustainable governance and operating rhythms to advance initiatives independently. Focused on strategic planning, risk management, and data-driven investment decisions, it aligns technology strategy with business goals to support lasting transformation. Emphasizing effective project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration, the team ensures streamlined delivery and continuous improvement across Walmart’s marketplace technology landscape, driving operational excellence and value creation.

What you'll do:

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs, establishing goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Secure commitments for scope, resources, and timelines while resolving conflicts and driving clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Lead end-to-end system design discussions ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, aligning teams and facilitating decision-making.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program management and technical execution.

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 goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle, and service management frameworks.
• Skilled in translating product requirements into scalable technical designs and ensuring operational excellence through monitoring and incident management.
• Demonstrated capability to manage budgets, prioritize resources, and mitigate risks to drive successful program outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to align stakeholders, report progress, and resolve ambiguities effectively.

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

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...

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...

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart 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.