(USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Distinguished, Technical Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives for the Developer Platform team. You will own workstreams, decompose technology components, create execution plans, and ensure timely delivery with quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with product management and engineering, influence key decision makers, and drive agile practices across cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact applications for Walmart customers.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of total work experience in technology development, program management, business analysis or strategy.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, orchestration, architecture, containers, telemetry and deployment.
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence for planning, execution and release transparency.
• Strong communication skills to influence key decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic initiatives with Product and Engineering leaders to deliver outcomes for the Developer Platform team.
• Inspire cross-functional teams to achieve our vision, define strategy, evaluate our business, and deliver value.
• Define and execute plans for priority initiatives in an agile environment.

Skills

Strategic program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

(USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Jul 28, 2026

$169,000 - $338,000/year

Position Summary...

AspartoftheGlobalTechnologyPlatformProgramManagementorganization,youwilljoinateamofProgramManagerswhoaredeliveringexcitingbusinessapplicationengineeredcloudexperienceandenablethemtodelivergreatapplicationsolutionsforWalmartcustomers.Youwillalsoowncriticalworkstreamsfortechnologycomponentandserviceworkdecomposition,executionplans,execution,feedbackloopsandtransparency.Youwillworkcollaborativelywithproductmanagementandengineeringteamstoensureontimedeliverywithqualityresults.

About the team:

AbouttheGlobalTechnologyPlatformProgramManagementTeam:
TheGlobalTechnologyPlatformProgramManagementTeamfocusesontheexecutionofstrategicinitiativesinGlobalTechnologyPlatformorganizationwithalignmenttoWalmartGlobalTechnologyvisionanddirection.Theteamownstheexecutionrhythmtodeliverhighqualityoutcomesbasedonproductroadmaps.TheteamalsodrivesfororganizationtransformationwithAgilemethodology.

What you'll do...

• OwnstrategicinitiativesandworkwithapassionateteamofProductandEngineeringLeaderstodeliveroutcomesfortheDeveloperPlatformteam
• Inspireandenergizecross-functionalteamstoachieveourvision,defineourstrategy,evaluateourbusiness,andidentifyopportunitiestoworkbetteranddelivervaluetoourinternalandexternalcustomers
• Defineandexecuteplansforpriorityinitiativesinanagileenvironment

What you'll bring:

• Minimumof15yearsoftotalworkexperienceinacombinationoftechnologydevelopment,programmanagement,businessanalysisorstrategy
• KnowledgeofCloudPlatformsorchestration,architecture,capacitymanagement,containers,monitoring,telemetry,applicationmanagementanddeployment.
• ExperienceusingproductbacklogmanagementtoolslikeJIRAandConfluenceforplanning,executionandreleasetransparency
• Strongcommunicationskills(oral,verbalandlistening)aswellastheabilitytoinfluencekeydecisionmakersandunderstandtheirpointsofview

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 $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 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 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...

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is dedicated to helping customers save money while continuously reinventing the shopping experience through its commitment to associates and innovation.