Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart • Bellevue, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and implementing continuous improvements while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will leverage domain knowledge and analytical problem-solving to optimize program outcomes, mentor team members, and promote operational excellence across technical initiatives. Our team operates at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. We build platforms that enable intelligent automation at scale, ranging from agent orchestration to customer-facing AI systems. We emphasize iteration speed, practical impact, and systems that learn from usage. The work often involves ambiguous problem spaces where we define patterns as we build them. We are transforming how we solve challenging and impactful business and technical problems in Growth Tech by maximizing agentic development tools such as Code Puppy, Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. We will use AI coding agents extensively across plan, spec, design, implementation, testing, refactoring, documentation, and operational workflows while developing practical standards for building scalable, reliable, secure production systems.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design, with the ability to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Proven ability to define and execute program plans, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement processes.
• Skilled in communication and alignment, capable of delivering clear, data-driven updates to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and impact analysis.
• Experience mentoring teams and fostering high-performance environments to achieve strategic objectives.
• 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.
• OR 8 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 4 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

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions, resolving ambiguities and driving clarity in program execution.
• Oversee system design discussions, ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance across software and infrastructure components.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum and achieve objectives.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

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 and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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