The Staff, Technical Program Manager will lead complex technology initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing program delivery from inception through completion. This role requires expertise in program and stakeholder management, agile methodologies, and software development life cycles to drive process improvements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential to facilitate seamless execution of technology solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing Walmart’s technical capabilities by overseeing strategic programs that support operational excellence and innovation within a dynamic environment.
About the team:
The GTP PMO Team plays a vital role in advancing execution within the organization by overseeing internal deliverables across multiple teams. It manages risks and dependencies to ensure timely outcomes while automating frameworks and fostering strong relationships. The team handles complex technology initiatives, providing technical program managers with exposure to various technology domains and collaboration within a supportive peer group. Emphasizing effective program adoption and continuous improvement, the team aligns with Walmart’s core values and promotes growth through structured processes and cross-functional engagement across Global Technology.
What you'll do:
- Defines goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths across complex programs aligned to strategic priorities.
- Secures cross-functional commitments and manages dependencies to ensure successful execution.
- Clarifies requirements and translates product needs into scalable, secure technical solutions.
- Provides technical oversight, guiding architecture, tradeoffs, SRE practices, observability, monitoring, and resiliency planning.
- Resolves ambiguity, removes blockers, and aligns stakeholders through challenges and shifting priorities.
- Tracks milestones, budgets, quality metrics, risks, and execution against program objectives.
- Leverages data to measure success, generate insights, and recommend effective solutions.
- Communicates complex technical concepts clearly through concise, executive-ready reporting and presentations.
What you'll bring:
- Proven Program Expertise:Demonstrated experience in planning, execution, and risk mitigation for medium to high-complexity initiatives.
- Stakeholder Alignment:Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven record of coordinating cross-functional dependencies and building relationships.
- In-depth SDLC & Infrastructure Knowledge:Solid understanding of Agile methodology, system design concepts, APIs, cloud computing, and hardware/software lifecycles (EOL, upgrades, migrations).
- Fact-Based Decisions:Ability to analyze data and use fact-finding techniques to improve processes and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Leadership & Mentoring:Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing team members while promoting ethical standards and operational excellence.
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-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: 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 5 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.• Option 2: 7 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 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.Primary Location...1345 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 5 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
- 7 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
- Project Management certification.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, specializing in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area, and 3 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.
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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.
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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.









