(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

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3 Locations
Hybrid
110K-286K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Logistics • Machine Learning • Retail
The Role
Leads large-scale technical programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, dependencies, timelines, risks, and resources. Delivers end-to-end technology solutions, analyzes data from multiple systems, communicates with executive stakeholders, and drives scalable workflows, automation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include financial management, system design, cloud infrastructure, API strategy, software lifecycle management, and mentoring team members.
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Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:
The Principal, Technical Program Manager delivers analytical insights and 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, data analytics,  and technical design to ensure scalable, high-quality outcomes. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and optimizing workflows while maintaining clear communication with executive stakeholders. The successful candidate will proactively identify improvements, mentor team members, and deliver measurable results by aligning program objectives with business priorities and technology strategies in a dynamic environment.
About the team:
The Global Tech Strategy team drives large-scale, cross-functional programs to optimize non-wage spend and enhance operational efficiency. This team expertly manages complex dependencies and delivers strategic technology solutions aligned with business goals. Members utilize advanced program and risk management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to achieve measurable results. Emphasizing clear communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the team supports scalable, high-quality technology initiatives. By combining technical expertise with strategic insights, the team advances Walmart’s mission and operational excellence on a global scale.
What you'll do:
  • Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions, resolving ambiguities and driving clarity in strategy and execution.
  • Perform analytics across multiple system to drive insights and actionable solutions for improved performance. 
  • Communicate progress and risks effectively to executive stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable workflows, automation, and best practices across programs.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience driving analytics and insights from disperate data sources. 
  • Extensive experience in program management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proven ability to define goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
  • Skilled in financial management, budgeting, and resource alignment
  • Exceptional communication skills to engage executive stakeholders, and influence leadership decisioning.
  • Analytical problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making and impact analysis experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
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.
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: 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...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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 a related area and 6 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area
  • 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area
  • Experience driving analytics and insights from disparate data sources
  • Experience in program management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Ability to define goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies
  • Skills in financial management, budgeting, and resource alignment
  • Exceptional communication skills for engaging executive stakeholders and influencing leadership decisions
  • Analytical problem-solving and data-driven decision-making experience
  • Technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management
  • Project Management certification
  • Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area, plus 4 years of experience in product design
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Bentonville, AR
578,950 Employees

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.

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