(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

12d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Walmart Marketplace organization is focused on accelerating growth by delivering innovative experiences for sellers and customers. As our portfolio of strategic initiatives continues to expand, we are investing in operational excellence to ensure effective planning, governance, and execution across the organization. The Portfolio Governance & Operations function serves as the central operating function responsible for enabling strategic planning, portfolio visibility, execution governance, and scalable operational processes. We build the frameworks, tools, and insights that empower leaders to make informed decisions and deliver business outcomes. The team connects sellers and buyers globally by managing complex technical programs that span multiple domains and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in portfolio management, strategy, operations, or related disciplines.
Proven success improving productivity across large, matrixed organizations.
Hands on experience using AI tools & frameworks for similar set of use cases.
Experience leading cross-functional planning, governance, and portfolio management initiatives.
Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Experience building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and workflow automation.
Influence stakeholders across multiple organizations to drive alignment and execution.
Build scalable governance processes, tools, and metrics that improve portfolio visibility, execution quality, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 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

Lead portfolio planning and governance for Marketplace initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Establish scalable governance frameworks for prioritization, execution, reporting.
Build & maintain tools that eliminate friction and make information available at finger tips.
Leverage technology to improve productivity at scale.
Monitor portfolio health, risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and KPIs to improve delivery and accountability.
Standardize planning and execution processes to drive operational excellence.
Design, build, and optimize governance tools, dashboards, and automated workflows.
Improve data quality, reporting, and portfolio visibility through integrated systems.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Business Operations to drive cross-functional alignment and informed decision-making.
Continuously enhance governance , operating rhythms, and portfolio practices.

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
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U (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.)