Role summary:
The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs involving multiple teams and dependencies. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. The position demands proactive communication, strategic problem-solving, and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will independently manage program scopes, timelines, and resources while mentoring team members and fostering alignment across cross-functional groups to achieve business objectives effectively.
About the team:
The Enterprise People Technology team at Walmart Global Tech leads the deployment and adoption of advanced People technology solutions impacting millions worldwide. Focused on Compensation, People, and Associate Digital Experience, the team drives continuous improvement by supporting managers and associates in prioritizing customer and member needs. Utilizing expertise in program and project management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and technical design, the team delivers scalable, high-quality initiatives. Their work promotes operational excellence and business success across the organization, ensuring effective technology solutions that enhance overall enterprise performance.
What you'll do:
- Define and manage large-scale technical programs, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources to meet delivery goals.
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans, including stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables.
- Translate product requirements into technical designs, ensuring scalability, performance, and operational excellence.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve dependencies, and drive issue resolution to maintain program momentum.
- Communicate progress and align stakeholders through clear, concise reporting and engagement.
- Mentor team members on best practices and promote continuous improvement in program execution.
- Drive automation and process enhancements to optimize workflows and delivery outcomes.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to define and drive large-scale program plans, managing dependencies, timelines, and resources effectively.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
- Skilled in communicating complex technical and program information clearly to multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities using data-driven analysis and impact assessment.
- Ability to mentor teams, promote operational excellence, and implement scalable processes.
- Proficient in aligning program goals with business strategy and driving measurable outcomes.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
• Option 1: 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.• Option 2: 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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., 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.Primary Location...2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Skills Required
- 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.
- 8 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area (alternative to degree + 6 years).
- Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to define and drive large-scale program plans, managing dependencies, timelines, and resources.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
- Skilled in communicating complex technical and program information clearly to multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities using data-driven analysis and impact assessment.
- Ability to mentor teams, promote operational excellence, and implement scalable processes.
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
Walmart Global Tech Insights
What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
