(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager in Bentonville, AR to lead planning and execution of complex technology programs spanning multiple teams. This role drives clarity, manages dependencies, designs technical solutions, and delivers measurable outcomes aligned with business objectives.

The team emphasizes engineering standards, governance, and data-driven decision making to improve reliability and performance across Walmart’s technology platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering and 6 years’ related experience.
• Alternatively, 8 years’ experience in engineering program management or related area.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-availability technology solutions while mitigating risks and resolving ambiguities.
• Translate product requirements into technical designs and oversee system architecture discussions for optimal performance and reliability.
• Establish and monitor program metrics, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, driving consensus and alignment across teams.
• Mentor team members on best practices and promote automation to enhance program efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Mentoring

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Project Management Certification

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technology programs that span multiple teams and domains. This role requires driving clarity in ambiguous situations, managing cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring alignment on strategy and delivery. You will oversee technical design discussions, risk mitigation, and performance metrics while fostering continuous improvement in processes and automation. Your expertise will guide scalable solutions, stakeholder communication, and operational excellence to deliver impactful outcomes that support business objectives and technology modernization initiatives.

About the team: Our team leads strategic planning, execution, and operational excellence to deliver impactful technology solutions that drive business value. We uphold strong engineering standards and continuous improvement to enhance technology reliability, resilience, and performance. Collaborating closely with technology and business stakeholders, we influence decisions through clear communication, data-driven insights, and effective governance. The team fosters accountability, innovation, and ongoing enhancement, strengthening how technology is built and operated while advancing Sam’s Club’s technology capabilities.

What you'll do:

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-availability technology solutions while mitigating risks and resolving ambiguities.
• Translate product requirements into technical designs and oversee system architecture discussions for optimal performance and reliability.
• Establish and monitor program metrics, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, driving consensus and alignment across teams.
• Mentor team members on best practices and promote automation to enhance program efficiency.

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 and execute end-to-end technology solutions with strong technical design and system architecture knowledge.
• Expertise in driving program planning, resource alignment, and delivery within timelines and budget constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure program success.
• Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders, provide clear updates, and align teams on goals and priorities.
• Ability to mentor team members and promote continuous improvement in processes and ways of working.

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-09930: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11789: 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...

• 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...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.