(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale AI and technology programs across Retail Intelligence in Sunnyvale, CA. You will translate strategy into execution plans, align Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams, and drive decisions on dependencies, risks, milestones and tradeoffs.

You will leverage data, metrics and dashboards to report on program health, scale operating mechanisms, and raise TPM practices, while applying strong technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area with 6 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Strong understanding of software systems, architecture, data platforms, and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional technical programs from planning through delivery.
• Serve as the STO across initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, and commitments.
• Align Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams around shared priorities and outcomes.
• Drive technical discussions, tradeoffs, and cross-functional decisions.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to improve delivery predictability.
• Use data, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to communicate program health and outcomes.
• Build scalable operating mechanisms and ways of working.
• Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to improve productivity.
• Advance TPM best practices and raise the program management bar.

Skills

Technical judgment

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary: Walmart is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale AI and technology programs across Retail Intelligence. You will translate strategy and roadmaps into clear execution plans, align Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams, and drive decisions across technical dependencies, risks, milestones, and tradeoffs. This role requires strong technical judgment, communication, and analytical skills to resolve ambiguity, improve operating mechanisms, and accelerate delivery.

About the team:

Walmart’s AI & Data organization brings together the capabilities needed to make AI and data an enterprise advantage. Within AI & Data, the Retail Intelligence team develops and scales shared AI models and services that power products and businesses across Walmart. Our work spans areas including Commerce Foundational Models, Content & Creative AI, and Agentic Simulation. We partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams to translate advanced AI capabilities into scalable solutions that improve customer experiences, associate productivity, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional technical programs from planning through delivery.
• Serve as the STO across initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, and commitments.
• Align Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams around shared priorities and outcomes.
• Drive technical discussions, tradeoffs, and cross-functional decisions.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to improve delivery predictability.
• Use data, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to communicate program health and outcomes.
• Build scalable operating mechanisms and ways of working.
• Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to improve productivity.
• Advance TPM best practices and raise the program management bar.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 10+ years leading large-scale, complex technical programs across teams and platforms.
• Proven experience managing roadmaps, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Strong understanding of software systems, architecture, data platforms, and engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Experience driving planning, governance, and operating rigor across organizations.
• Ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and build trusted partnerships.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, or data-driven tools to improve execution.
• Passion for scalable processes and organizational effectiveness.

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 $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

809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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.