(USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & parental leave

Employee stock plan

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Distinguished, Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale technology programs with cross-functional teams across the company. The role demands strong program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality outcomes while managing resources and timelines.

The team focuses on global technology strategy, governance, and delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Requires experience managing large-scale technical programs with clear goals and milestones.
• Demonstrates ability to align cross-functional teams to business objectives and timelines.
• Strong technical design skills across systems, cloud, and software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and deliverables across teams.
• Lead end-to-end design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies, risks, and ambiguities to maintain momentum.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance engineering efficiency and velocity.
• Engage stakeholders to secure alignment, communicate progress, and support decision-making.
• Monitor program performance, budgets, and adjust plans for desired outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical design

Cloud infrastructure

Data analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tools

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary... What you’ll do...Role summary: The (USA) 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 deliver high-quality outcomes within resource and timeline constraints. The manager proactively identifies risks, streamlines processes, and mentors teams to enhance performance. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to influence alignment and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives across multiple domains, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in a dynamic environment.

About the team

The Tech Strategy team drives Walmart’s global technology vision by delivering data-driven insights and comprehensive portfolio governance. This team excels in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology enablement to create scalable solutions with measurable business impact. Focused on clear communication, goal setting, and continuous improvement, the team advances technology initiatives worldwide. Members apply expertise in program management, quantitative analysis, and performance management to foster innovation and operational excellence across complex programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment of technology strategies on a global scale.

What you’ll do

• Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and timelines.
• Lead end-to-end design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies, risks, and ambiguities to maintain program momentum.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance engineering efficiency and delivery velocity.
• Engage stakeholders to secure alignment, communicate progress, and facilitate decision-making.
• Monitor program performance, manage budgets, and adjust plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and communication.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and resource alignment for large-scale technical initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and drive consensus across complex programs.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle, and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and fact-based decision-making to define success metrics and optimize program outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to influence, align, and mentor teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated capability to implement process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

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‑09158: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00

Bellevue, Washington US‑11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 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 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

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

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716‑3724, 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.