(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
About The Position
As a Principal Technical Program Manager on the Global Tech Strategy Team, you will drive analytics, define the strategy, lead the planning, and deliver complex, large-scale technology programs, ensuring alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders. This role requires expertise in analytics, program management, technical design, executive influence coupled with financial acumen to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. You will ensure cross-functional collaboration, manage delivery, and implement solutions across the Walmart footprint. By providing clear communication and strategic oversight, you will enable successful delivery of technology initiatives that support business objectives and operational excellence within a dynamic environment. About the team: The Global Tech Strategy team leads large-scale, cross-functional programs to optimize non-wage spend and improve operational efficiency. This team expertly manages complex dependencies and delivers strategic technology solutions aligned with business objectives. Members apply advanced program management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to achieve measurable outcomes. Emphasizing clear executive communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the team supports scalable, high-quality technology initiatives. By combining technical expertise with strategic insights, the team advances Walmart’s mission and operational excellence on a global scale.
Requirements
- Proven experience driving analytics and insights from disparate data sources
- Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle, and emerging technologies.
- Proven ability to develop a technology strategy with clear goals and benefits
- Demonstrated executive presence with effective communication and influence across teams and stakeholders.
- Financial acumen to articulate short and long term impact of technical decisions on P&L
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence and product strategy to support innovative technology solutions and improved delivery
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytics to define strategy and solutions to meet objectives
- Define and deliver large-scale technical programs, coordinating cross-functional alignment to meet delivery
- Establish and improve standardized workflows, prioritization frameworks, and automation opportunities to improve Global Tech Execution
- Use data to influence solutions across the organization
- Communicate strategy, impact, and results (both technical and financial) to executive leaders and stakeholders
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
- Jury duty
- Voting
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
