(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PTO and family leave

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technical initiatives across engineering, business, and operations. The role requires shaping strategy, managing dependencies, and turning ambiguity into scalable milestones with executive-level communication.

You will guide cross-functional teams, translate product needs into technical milestones, and drive disciplined execution while mentoring leaders and delivering measurable outcomes in large programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field or related area.
• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in engineering/program management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs with cross-team dependencies.
• Define program scopes, stage gates, and critical paths.
• Translate product requirements into technical milestones with engineering teams.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans to maintain momentum.
• Establish standardized workflows and drive automation across initiatives.
• Communicate progress and decisions to stakeholders clearly.
• Mentor teams in program and technical management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Program governance

Cloud/architecture knowledge

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

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

8+ years experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do

Role summary: The Principal Technical Program Manager leads complex, high-impact technical initiatives across engineering teams, business domains, and execution timelines. This role provides cross-functional thought leadership by shaping strategy, clarifying priorities, managing dependencies, and turning ambiguous requirements into scalable technical milestones. With strong executive presence and communication, the Principal TPM frames decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and progress for senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Applying deep program management expertise, technical judgment, and systems thinking, this leader drives disciplined execution, resolves critical issues, mentors teams, and delivers measurable outcomes across large-scale technology programs.

About the team

Our team drives enterprise-scale technology strategy and execution for complex, business-critical programs. We establish governance, prioritization frameworks, and cross-functional alignment to deliver scalable solutions with measurable impact. Combining technical expertise, program management rigor, and systems-level thinking, we support executive decision-making, enhance delivery predictability, and advance strategic initiatives across business, product, engineering, and operations. The team fosters collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure successful outcomes for large-scale programs, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the program lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs with multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery timelines.
• Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables while securing commitments from cross-functional teams.
• Translate product requirements into technical milestones, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-availability solutions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program momentum.
• Establish and improve standardized workflows, driving automation and operational excellence across initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

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, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
• Skilled in translating product requirements into scalable technical designs and ensuring operational excellence frameworks.
• Proficient in communication strategies to align cross functional stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Ability to mentor teams and implement process improvements to accelerate delivery and quality outcomes.

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.
• 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.

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.

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-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11349: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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 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

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 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

2501 Se J St, Ste A, 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.