(USA) Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Technical Program Management leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery within resource and timeline constraints. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and effective communication to align teams and stakeholders. The manager mentors team members, promotes operational excellence, and leverages emerging technologies to optimize program outcomes while maintaining high standards of integrity and business value. Our team leads strategic initiatives with full ownership, ensuring transparency and timely delivery across programs. Leveraging advanced program management and technical expertise, we define goals, develop delivery plans, and manage dependencies to drive cross-functional collaboration. Focused on program excellence, the team creates operating models that translate business strategies into measurable outcomes. We engage stakeholders effectively to align priorities and resolve challenges, fostering a results-driven environment that supports continuous improvement and impactful business value delivery.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in program and technical management, including planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex initiatives.
- Proficiency with program management tools such as JIRA and strong stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to define goals, manage cross-functional dependencies, and drive clarity in ambiguous situations.
- Strong knowledge of system architecture, cloud infrastructure, and software lifecycle processes.
- Proven skills in risk management, resource alignment, and budget oversight to ensure program success.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and produce clear, data-driven reports.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- 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.
- Supervisory experience.
- 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 commitment to creating accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Define goals, stage gates, and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies and resource constraints.
- Drive clarity and resolve ambiguities in business and product strategies to align program teams and leadership.
- Lead end-to-end technology solution discussions, ensuring scalable, high-availability system designs.
- Identify synergies and optimize program tracks to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Establish and improve scalable workflows, risk mitigation plans, and operational excellence frameworks.
- Communicate progress, risks, and impacts clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Manage team of TPMs and mentor 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 leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and 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
Senior
