Principal, Technical Program Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to join our Decision Sciences team. In this role, you will lead complex, enterprise-scale programs that strengthen Walmart’s data foundations across core business domains, enabling scalable, high-quality decision-making across the enterprise. You will operate across business, product, engineering, and data science teams to drive alignment, ensure technical rigor, and deliver measurable improvements in decision quality. This role requires both strategic influence and deep technical engagement, with a focus on improving data maturity, domain ownership, and platform capabilities. You will guide discussions across data architecture, distributed data platforms, governance models, and AI-enabled decision systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, and grounded in trusted data. As a senior member of the Tech Programs leadership team, you will elevate program management standards, mentor TPMs, and establish durable operating mechanisms that enable execution across a highly matrixed organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management or related roles.
- Experience influencing executive stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of distributed data architectures and analytics ecosystems.
- Experience with data governance or data platforms.
- 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
- Experience in ambiguous environments solving complex data challenges.
- Strong technical judgment across data architecture decisions.
- Experience with large-scale data pipelines or AI/ML systems.
- Familiarity with data mesh or domain-based architectures.
- 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
- Own strategy, planning, and execution for enterprise data foundation and maturity programs spanning multiple domains.
- Partner with engineering, data platform, and product leadership to influence long-term data architecture and platform roadmaps.
- Drive executive-level program reviews with clear articulation of data risks, trade-offs, and measurable decision impact.
- Implement metrics-driven program management using OKRs, KPIs, and operational telemetry.
- Identify and mitigate cross-team dependencies related to data fragmentation and ownership gaps.
- Establish scalable operating rhythms and federated governance models.
- Drive adoption of domain-oriented data products and standardized definitions.
- Stay current on advancements in data platforms and AI/ML.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
