Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving clarity amid ambiguity. This role requires expertise in technical design, program planning, and stakeholder engagement to deliver end-to-end system solutions aligned with business objectives. The manager proactively identifies risks, optimizes resources, and mentors teams to enhance processes and accelerate delivery. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering collaboration, this position ensures successful execution of strategic initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and operational excellence. About the team: The Marketplace TPM team partners with Business, Product, and Engineering leaders to advance Walmart’s key strategic initiatives focused on enhancing Marketplace Trust. Positioned at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and business execution, the team leads complex programs across multiple organizations. Their efforts enable global Marketplace scaling by driving cross-functional alignment, managing risks, and delivering scalable technical solutions. Emphasizing strong stakeholder engagement, program management excellence, and continuous improvement, the team supports Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation through effective project and technical design leadership.

Requirements

15+ years of experience driving complex strategic programs, managing cross-functional outcomes, and leading technical program management—including 2+ years operating at a Principal, or equivalent highly-senior Individual Contributor (IC) level.
Extensive expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design.
Demonstrated skills in data-driven decision-making and proactive risk mitigation.
A track record of successfully delivering massive-scale, mission-critical software or infrastructure programs from inception to global deployment.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to lead without authority across multiple VP-level organizations.
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.
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 join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, planning, and end-to-end delivery of company-wide, multi-year technical initiatives, spanning dozens of organizations and hundreds of engineers.
Partner with Senior Engineers and Senior Architects to shape technical strategy, high availability, performance, and alignment with delivery timelines.
Take ownership of highly ambiguous "0 to 1" initiatives where no precedent exists.
Identify and dismantle organizational silos and systemic friction points.
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board members.
Serve as the champion for the TPM discipline.

Benefits

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
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) 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.