(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving delivery across multiple teams. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating end-to-end system architecture discussions, mitigating risks, and optimizing resources to achieve strategic objectives. The incumbent fosters continuous improvement, mentors team members, and communicates effectively to align stakeholders, ensuring successful execution of technology initiatives within dynamic environments. The Marketplace TPM team partners with Business, Product, and Engineering leaders to advance Walmart’s strategic Marketplace Trust initiatives. Positioned at the nexus of technology, product strategy, and business execution, the team leads complex programs spanning multiple organizations. Their efforts enable global Marketplace growth by ensuring cross-functional alignment, managing risks, and delivering scalable technical solutions. With a focus on strong stakeholder engagement, program management excellence, and continuous improvement, the team drives operational excellence and innovation through effective project leadership and technical design, supporting Walmart’s commitment to impactful and efficient program delivery.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to define and execute large-scale program plans with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
- Strong technical expertise in translating product requirements into scalable system and platform designs, including cloud infrastructure and software lifecycle management.
- Skilled in driving operational excellence through monitoring, incident management, and continuous process improvements.
- Effective communicator capable of engaging stakeholders and delivering clear, data-driven reports and updates.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and impact analysis.
- 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.
- OR 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Define and manage goals, stage gates, and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
- Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
- Translate product requirements into technical designs and ensure robust system architecture for scalability and performance.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program progress.
- Lead communication with stakeholders to align priorities, share updates, and coordinate efforts across teams.
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable workflows and automation opportunities.
- Mentor team members on best practices in program and risk management.
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 leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
