Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technical solutions. The role combines program planning, technical design, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and team mentoring to deliver high-quality outcomes and support continuous improvement.

The International Tech Supply Chain TPM team leads technology and transformation initiatives in collaboration with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, Market, and Business teams. The team drives large-scale launches and rollouts across four international markets, including automation deployments with partners such as Symbotic and Geek+. It establishes frameworks to support delivery quality, transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.

The position is based at the listed primary location in Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart describes competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and a range of health, financial, leave, education, and other benefits. The annual salary range is $130,000 to $260,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 7 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
• Option 2: 9 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
• Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and resource alignment for large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software and hardware lifecycles, and service management frameworks.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive consensus across cross-functional groups.
• Skill in analytical problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and continuous process improvement.
• Capability to mentor team members and implement scalable, repeatable workflows that enhance delivery velocity.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and align stakeholders with program goals and strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Project Management.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area, and 5 years of experience in product design.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, key deliverables, cross-team dependencies, and milestones.
• Lead end-to-end technical solution design and ensure alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve ambiguity and streamline program execution.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, defect management processes, and automation to enhance engineering velocity.
• Monitor program risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage resource allocation to maintain progress and budget control.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, data-driven insights, and consensus-building.
• Mentor team members on technical, program management, and communication best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Family care leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Jury duty leave.
• Voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid education benefit through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior