(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Walmart Marketplace organization is building the platforms and experiences that power one of the world's fastest-growing marketplaces. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will serve as the SingleThreaded Owner (STO) for large, complex, cross-functional initiatives that are critical to Marketplace growth. You will drive alignment across Product, Engineering, and Business teams, navigate ambiguity, influence executive decisions, and ensure successful delivery of strategic outcomes. This role requires exceptional technical judgment, systems thinking, program leadership, and the ability to deliver results through influence rather than authority. The Marketplace TPM organization partners with Business, Product and Engineering leaders to deliver Walmart's highest-priority strategic initiatives. We operate at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and business execution, leading programs that span multiple organizations and enable Marketplace to scale globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years leading large-scale technical programs.
- Proven success delivering complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong technical understanding of software systems and architecture.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Experience driving planning, governance, and execution across organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Hands-on experience using AI and automation to improve execution.
- Ability to influence without authority and thrive in ambiguity.
- Passion for building scalable processes that improve organizational effectiveness.
- 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 end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional technical programs.
- Serve as the SingleThreaded Owner (STO) from planning through delivery.
- Align Product, Engineering, and Business teams around shared outcomes.
- Drive technical discussions, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
- Influence executive decisions with clear data and structured tradeoffs.
- Build scalable operating mechanisms that improve execution.
- Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to increase productivity.
- Define program metrics and executive reporting.
- Remove execution bottlenecks and improve delivery predictability.
- Mentor TPMs and raise the program management bar.
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 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
