(USA) Director, Technical Program Management
About The Position
The (USA) Director, Technical Program Management provides enterprise-level leadership for complex, high-impact technology programs, translating strategic priorities into disciplined execution and measurable business outcomes. This role owns end-to-end program strategy, governance, solution alignment, cross-functional dependency management, risk mitigation, and resource optimization across large-scale initiatives. The Director also leads and develops a large TPM organization, builds high-performing talent, strengthens operating mechanisms, and raises the bar for execution excellence, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement. Our team leads 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 drives continuous improvement to ensure successful outcomes for large-scale programs, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
Requirements
- Enterprise-scale technical program or portfolio leadership, including strategic planning, governance, dependency management, and risk ownership.
- The ability to influence senior leaders, align cross-functional organizations, manage complex stakeholders, and secure commitments across competing priorities.
- Strong technical judgment across system design, the software development lifecycle, cloud infrastructure, scalable architecture, and enterprise solutions.
- A track record of driving transformation through process improvement, automation, scalable workflows, and operating mechanisms that improve efficiency and predictability.
- Executive communication and influencing skills, with the ability to frame complex decisions, present data-driven recommendations, and align senior stakeholders.
- Proven people leadership, including building high-performing TPM teams, developing leaders, strengthening organizational capability, and advancing program management and technical delivery practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
- 9 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Project Management.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 5 years’ experience in product design.
- Supervisory experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-scale technical programs from strategy through execution, aligning investments, resources, dependencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.
- Define scalable operating models, governance rhythms, prioritization frameworks, and executive reporting that improve delivery velocity and decision quality.
- Own program risk management by identifying execution risks, driving mitigation plans, resolving escalations, and sustaining momentum across complex initiatives.
- Influence senior stakeholders by communicating trade-offs, surfacing data-driven insights, securing alignment, and linking program objectives to strategic priorities.
- Lead and develop a large TPM organization while driving ambiguous, global-scale programs.
- Hire high-performing talent, develop leaders, strengthen organizational capability, and establish best practices in program management, technical design, and executive communication.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
