(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Principal, Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale AI security programs. You will define goals, manage cross-functional dependencies, translate product requirements into scalable architectures, and drive end-to-end delivery across multiple teams.

This role emphasizes risk management, governance, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to mentor teams, implement automation, and improve security posture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading high-visibility programs.
• Technical expertise in AI model behavior and guardrails.
• Ability to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver AI-specific end-to-end technology solutions.
• Oversee system design discussions for scalability and availability.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Drive scalable workflows and automation frameworks.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program management.

Skills

Program management

AI security

Technical design

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Position Summary...

What you’ll do...

Role summary: The Principal, 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, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery across multiple teams. The position involves translating product requirements into scalable system architectures, overseeing program execution, and implementing continuous improvements. The focus for this position is AI Security and implementation efforts related to large enterprise systems. The right candidate will have proven experience and delivery; bringing multiple teams together for aligned prioritization.

About the team: Our team of Technical Program Managers and Project Managers drives strategic security initiatives across AI, OT, and IoT domains. Collaborating with engineering, platform, and business teams, the group focuses on risk mitigation, cloud transformation, and enterprise resilience. Through strong governance, stakeholder alignment, automation, and continuous improvement, the team delivers measurable outcomes that enhance security posture, operational reliability, and compliance with global standards. This environment promotes innovation and operational excellence, ensuring the successful execution of complex programs that strengthen the organization’s technology and security frameworks.

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 AI-specific end-to-end technology solutions, resolving ambiguities and driving clarity.
• Oversee system design discussions, ensuring scalability, high availability, and operational excellence.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable workflows and automation frameworks.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in program and project management, with proven delivery against high-visibility timelines.
• Technical expertise in AI model behavior, AI security, and AI guardrails.
• Proven ability to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions and drive end-to-end delivery plans.
• Skilled in communication, capable of aligning multi-pillar stakeholders and producing clear, data-driven reports.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring teams and implementing process 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.

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