Senior Technical Program Manager - AI, Data & Scale

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Health plans

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Walmart US Tech is seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Program Manager to coordinate and manage the development of large-scale, cross-functional projects. You will work with software developers to scale operations and drive innovation across the customer experience and retail services domain.

The role emphasizes system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design with a focus on risk management, stakeholder communication, and delivering data-driven updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field with 6 years’ experience in related area.
• Or 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, or related area.
• PM certification preferred; MBA with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions, resolving ambiguities and driving clarity in program execution.
• Oversee system design discussions, ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance across software and infrastructure components.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum and achieve objectives.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical leadership

Risk management

Mentoring

GenAI analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

8 years experience in engineering/program management or related area

Job description

Walmart US Tech is seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Program Manager to coordinate and manage the development of large-scale, cross-functional projects. You will work with software developers to scale operations and drive innovation across the customer experience and retail services domain.

The role emphasizes system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design with a focus on risk management, stakeholder communication, and delivering data-driven updates.