(USA) Senior Distinguished I, Technical Program Manager

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 416,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale seeks a Senior Distinguished I, Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale strategic programs across the enterprise, driving alignment of business and technology solutions.

You will mentor teams, manage risk, and deliver high-impact outcomes by integrating emerging tech and best practices, with focus on fraud and risk platforms across Walmart's global ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in program and project management across large-scale initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead technical program implementation with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute program implementation strategies impacting enterprise-wide domains.
• Lead end-to-end system solution design for complex technical initiatives.
• Identify and resolve cross-pillar dependencies, redundancies, and risks.
• Drive stakeholder engagement frameworks across numerous teams and leadership levels.
• Mentor team members on technical design, engineering practices, and problem-solving methodology.
• Utilize data-driven insights to monitor program performance and report to executives.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical program management

Solution design

Data-driven decision making

Leadership & mentoring

Communication frameworks

Education

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

Job description

Role summary: The Senior Distinguished I, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale strategic programs across the enterprise, driving alignment and execution of business and technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to deliver high-impact outcomes. The position involves defining frameworks, optimizing resource efficiency, and fostering consensus among teams. The manager proactively identifies improvements, mentors team members, and ensures quality delivery by integrating emerging technologies and best practices. Strong communication and analytical skills support effective decision-making and program success in a dynamic environment.

About the team: The Fraud and Risk Engineering team develops and manages critical platforms that detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, and risk across Walmart’s global commerce ecosystem. This team integrates large-scale software engineering, real-time decisioning, data platforms, AI, machine learning, risk intelligence, and operational tools to safeguard customers, associates, sellers, merchants, and the business. Members collaborate closely with stakeholders to design and implement scalable solutions, drive program execution, and ensure technical excellence. The team values strategic program management, technical leadership, and innovative problem-solving to deliver secure and reliable commerce experiences worldwide.

What you’ll do:

• Define and execute program implementation strategies impacting enterprise-wide domains, securing cross-functional commitment.
• Lead end-to-end system solution design for complex technical initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and architectural standards.
• Identify and resolve cross-pillar dependencies, redundancies, and risks to optimize program outcomes and resource efficiency.
• Drive stakeholder engagement frameworks, facilitating consensus and alignment across numerous teams and leadership levels.
• Mentor team members on technical design, engineering practices, and problem-solving methodology to enhance delivery quality.
• Utilize data-driven insights to monitor program performance, adjust plans, and communicate progress to executive leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including defining and executing large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead technical program implementation with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Expertise in technical design, solution architecture, and product roadmaps for complex systems and platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, driving process improvements, and fostering operational excellence.
• Proficiency in communication frameworks to align numerous teams and influence executive stakeholders.
  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 $208,000.00 - $416,000.00 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 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 10 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 6 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…

815 Eleventh 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.