Staff, Technical Program Manager

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

16h•$143,000 - $286,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart as Staff, Technical Program Manager – International Technology in our Global Technology team. Your work could help over 240 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in Innovation, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.Walmart Global Tech is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff, Technical Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the development of large-scale, cross-functional projects in a multi-disciplinary environment. If you thrive on solving complex technical problems and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with passionate product managers and software developers, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As our business continues to expand into new opportunities and evolve with innovations in customer experience, we have an exciting opportunity to build software that scales our operations, leads the industry through innovation, and delights millions of customers worldwide. We leverage cutting-edge technologies such as big data, machine learning, AI, real-time analytics, and high-volume, low-latency, high-availability services to achieve these goals. About The Team Our team works closely with multiple Engineering, Product, Data teams supporting Walmart International stores and eCommerce business to serve our customer better with technology innovation augmented with AI. From groceries to general merchandizing, Walmart International offers extensive selection that out customers value whether they shop Online or at stores. eComm Engineering team is at the forefront of building core purchase flows and services to enable Walmart International to deliver best customer purchase experience. The team collaborates with multiple teams throughout the order lifecycle to ensure we continue to deliver the best experience to customers during their purchase across multiple platforms. Focus areas include cart, checkout, promotions, payment gateway integration, controlling fraud and other great amendable features that delights our customers. As a Staff, Technical Program Manager, your main responsibilities will revolve around managing large software development programs. You will work closely with architects, engineering, product, design and business leaders to ensure the successful completion of these programs. To do this, you will need to have a deep understanding of software architecture, software design principles and contribute to architectural decision-making processes.You will also need to demonstrate influential skills by building strong relationships with stakeholders across Walmart, ensuring alignment on roles, responsibilities, and project cadences.Your role will involve defining goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale programs that incorporate several dependent programs across multiple areas of work, timelines, and resource constraints. Efficient engineering resource utilization and delivery will be a priority, and you will need to simplify and clarify priorities and create plans with appropriate milestones for advance planning and executive buy-in. You will also establish a resource capacity allocation process and tools to transform the planning process. Your problem-solving and decision-making skills will be crucial in navigating any setbacks or obstacles that may arise. Overall, as a seasoned professional, your expertise and passion for driving technical projects to success will be invaluable in this role at Walmart Global Tech.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent.
Overall 15+ years of experience in software development & delivery within a related industry managing aggressive schedules and significant business impact.
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager/TPM.
Minimum 5 years of experience in retail/eCommerce domain.
Experienced in supporting and executing a large software portfolio, collaborating with multiple business stakeholders.
Experienced in system/platform design concepts, architecture, UX design, services, APIs, and technologies.
Build positive relationships and collaborate with product managers to understand target personas and business process needs, which you will then translate into features and user stories that engineers will leverage to iterate products quickly.
Experienced working in a KPI driven agile environment with multiple x-functional teams.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a love for data and solving complex problems.
Expertise in change & risk management methodologies, project management tools, techniques, project tracking tools, dashboards, and reports
Strong communicator in both verbal and written forms and are equally adept in communicating upwards, outwards, and downward.
Deep understanding of JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, etc. would be advantageous.
Experience in AI, GenAI, Agentic AI will be a huge plus.

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.
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

managing large software development programs
work closely with architects, engineering, product, design and business leaders to ensure the successful completion of these programs
deep understanding of software architecture, software design principles and contribute to architectural decision-making processes
demonstrate influential skills by building strong relationships with stakeholders across Walmart, ensuring alignment on roles, responsibilities, and project cadences
defining goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale programs that incorporate several dependent programs across multiple areas of work, timelines, and resource constraints
simplify and clarify priorities and create plans with appropriate milestones for advance planning and executive buy-in
establish a resource capacity allocation process and tools to transform the planning process

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.