(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Principal Technical Program Manager leads complex, high-impact technical initiatives across engineering teams, business domains, and execution timelines. This role provides cross-functional thought leadership by shaping strategy, clarifying priorities, managing dependencies, and turning ambiguous requirements into scalable technical milestones. With strong executive presence and communication, the Principal TPM frames decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and progress for senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Applying deep program management expertise, technical judgment, and systems thinking, this leader drives disciplined execution, resolves critical issues, mentors teams, and delivers measurable outcomes across large-scale technology programs. Our team drives enterprise-scale technology strategy and execution for complex, business-critical programs. We establish governance, prioritization frameworks, and cross-functional alignment to deliver scalable solutions with measurable impact. Combining technical expertise, program management rigor, and systems-level thinking, we support executive decision-making, enhance delivery predictability, and advance strategic initiatives across business, product, engineering, and operations. The team fosters collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure successful outcomes for large-scale programs, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
Requirements
- 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.
- Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to define goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
- Skilled in translating product requirements into scalable technical designs and ensuring operational excellence frameworks.
- Proficient in communication strategies to align cross functional stakeholders and drive consensus.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation capabilities.
- Ability to mentor teams and implement process improvements to accelerate delivery and quality outcomes.
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 and manage complex, large-scale technical programs with multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery timelines.
- Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables while securing commitments from cross-functional teams.
- Translate product requirements into technical milestones, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-availability solutions.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program momentum.
- Establish and improve standardized workflows, driving automation and operational excellence across initiatives.
- Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
- Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical 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
- 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 (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
