(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$143,000 - $286,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale AI and technology programs across Retail Intelligence. The role translates strategy and roadmaps into execution plans, aligns Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams, and drives decisions across technical dependencies, risks, milestones, and tradeoffs. It calls for strong technical judgment, communication, and analytical skills to resolve ambiguity, improve operating mechanisms, and accelerate delivery. The position is part of Walmart’s AI & Data organization. Within that organization, Retail Intelligence develops and scales shared AI models and services used across Walmart. Its work includes Commerce Foundational Models, Content & Creative AI, and Agentic Simulation, in partnership with Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams to turn AI capabilities into scalable solutions and measurable business outcomes. The role leads strategic, cross-functional technical programs from planning through delivery; serves as the STO across initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, and commitments; and promotes program-management best practices. The listed annual salary range is $143,000 to $286,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, as listed under What you’ll bring.
10+ years leading large-scale, complex technical programs across teams and platforms, as listed under What you’ll bring.
Proven experience managing roadmaps, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments.
Strong understanding of software systems, architecture, data platforms, and engineering practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
Experience driving planning, governance, and operating rigor across organizations.
Ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and build trusted partnerships.
Experience leveraging AI, automation, or data-driven tools to improve execution.
Passion for scalable processes and organizational effectiveness.
Minimum qualification option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 6 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Minimum qualification option 2: 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a 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 a related area, and 4 years’ experience in product design.
Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional technical programs from planning through delivery.
Serve as the STO across initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, and commitments.
Align Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams around shared priorities and outcomes.
Drive technical discussions, tradeoffs, and cross-functional decisions.
Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to improve delivery predictability.
Use data, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to communicate program health and outcomes.
Build scalable operating mechanisms and ways of working.
Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to improve productivity.
Advance TPM best practices and raise the program management bar.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit: Walmart-paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.