(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart

149d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about architecting transformative technology solutions that redefine Time & Attendance at scale? Do you thrive in driving strategic programs that span enterprise systems and global teams? Join our visionary People Technology engineering organization as a Principal Technical Program Manager, where you’ll lead high-impact programs, define technical strategy, and deliver foundational capabilities that empower millions of Walmart associates worldwide. As a Principal TPM, you will serve as a strategic leader and technical authority across multiple programs and platforms. You’ll drive enterprise-wide initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the roadmap, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions that elevate Walmart’s People Technology ecosystem.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale technology programs, preferably within Walmart or similarly complex environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of influencing across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and methodologies (Agile, SAFe, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in mentoring senior-level TPMs and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Growth mindset, with a passion for innovation, simplification, and delivering measurable business impact.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs that span multiple business units and geographies.
• Define program vision, success metrics, and execution strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure Workday and OpenStack solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Walmart’s enterprise standards.
• Influence senior leaders across HR, Tech, and Business functions.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes with clarity and confidence.
• Guide the design, integration, and optimization of Time & Attendance.
• Ensure robust data flows, system uptime, and compliance.
• Coach Staff TPMs and other team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks across programs.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
• Drive best practices in program tracking, issue resolution, and documentation using tools like Jira, ServiceNow, and Confluence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees