(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Principal, Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale technology programs with cross-functional dependencies. The role involves program planning, risk management, technical design, stakeholder alignment, and end-to-end delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. The successful candidate will identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, mentor team members, and support strategic business objectives while maintaining operational excellence and established standards. The team modernizes accounting workflows by integrating AI-native capabilities and deploying global platforms across international markets. It evaluates processes against global technology standards, develops actionable roadmaps for platform teams, monitors progress and risks, and works collaboratively to deliver future-ready systems aligned with Walmart’s strategic goals. The position leads program planning and execution, defines scopes and delivery milestones, partners with engineering teams on scalable and highly available technical designs, manages risks and dependencies, improves workflows and automation, communicates program status and impacts, and mentors team members. The annual salary range is $110,000 to $220,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock compensation. The primary location listed is 805 SE Moberly Lane, Bentonville, Arkansas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 6 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area; or 8 years of experience in one of those areas.
Extensive program and project management experience, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Technical expertise translating product requirements into scalable system and platform designs, with knowledge of cloud infrastructure and software lifecycle management.
Ability to define and drive program goals, manage dependencies, and deliver results within resource and timeline constraints.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to align stakeholders and clearly convey complex technical information.
Analytical problem-solving skills to identify systemic issues and implement effective solutions.
Leadership experience mentoring teams and improving operational processes for efficiency and quality.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Project Management.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area, and 4 years of experience in product design.
Background creating inclusive digital experiences, with knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale technical programs, managing cross-functional dependencies and resource allocation to meet delivery goals.
Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables, and create clarity amid ambiguous business and product strategies.
Collaborate with engineering teams to translate product requirements into scalable, high-availability technical designs and solutions.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program momentum.
Establish and improve workflows, automation frameworks, and operational excellence practices across multiple initiatives.
Communicate progress, risks, and impacts to stakeholders to support alignment and informed decision-making.
Mentor team members in program management, problem solving, and technical execution.
Evaluate processes against global technology standards and translate findings into actionable roadmaps for platform teams.
Monitor program progress, identify risks, and support timely delivery.

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.
Voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates; the education program offers programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Stock compensation for certain positions.