(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff, Technical Program Manager leads and oversees complex programs by coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role drives accountability, monitors progress, and ensures alignment with business objectives while identifying improvement opportunities. The role requires effective communication, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement to achieve organizational goals. This team oversees a global technology training program designed to enhance associate skills and foster collaboration with academic partners worldwide. It manages program planning, stakeholder communications, and event coordination to ensure effective delivery and alignment with strategic goals. The team emphasizes continuous development, leveraging program management expertise to drive successful outcomes across multiple initiatives. Members work collaboratively to implement training solutions, manage dependencies, and support knowledge sharing, contributing to the growth and capability building within the organization’s technology functions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in program and project management with the ability to coordinate and oversee complex initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional team leadership skills, fostering collaboration and accountability to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to engage key stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated capability to analyze performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement process enhancements.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to mentor, develop, and motivate associates while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• 7 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 3 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 the company as they continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage immersion programs from concept to delivery, ensuring successful project outcomes and meeting business objectives.
• Maintain program plans, and resource allocation, ensuring effective use of resources and meeting program objectives.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, and develop contingency plans to ensure program success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to ensure program alignment with business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies and apply this knowledge to drive program innovation and program improvement.
• Collaborate with other program managers to share best practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive program excellence.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior