(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Principal, Technical Program Manager - Software Asset Management (SAM), will be responsible for strategically managing the organization's software assets throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and optimizing software usage. You will work to maintain accurate software inventories, track software usage and deployment, manage software upgrades and migrations, and work with software vendors to negotiate contracts and provide usage data. The Strategic Spend Optimization team within Tech Strategy leads the execution of Global Tech priorities by delivering actionable insights that support informed decision-making. Focused on operational excellence, the team collaborates across functions to implement impactful solutions advancing key strategic initiatives. The Software Asset Management (SAM) division of the SSO team, focuses on implementing and maturing processes, workflows, and governance structures to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and lifecycle management for all software assets across the organization.
Requirements
- Ability to collect and analyze usage data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations for software optimization.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and maintain documentation, reports, and process artifacts.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of ITAM lifecycle processes (procurement, deployment, inventory, support, disposal).
- Familiarity with regulatory and audit requirements impacting asset and configuration data management (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, internal controls).
- Strong understanding of different software licensing models and the ability to interpret complex license agreements.
- 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
- Expertise of software asset management (SAM) tools, like Flexera and Zylo, is key
- Practical experience in IT asset management or software asset management is highly valued.
- 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
- Maintain a comprehensive and accurate record of all software assets across the organization
- Ensure the company adheres to all software license terms and conditions to avoid legal and financial risks.
- Drive compliance reporting and remediation efforts for regulatory and audit purposes
- Monitor how software is being used to identify underutilized or redundant software, helping to reduce waste and maximize investments
- Oversee the software from its purchase and installation to its eventual retirement or migration to new versions
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
- 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
