(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Role summary: The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and implementing continuous improvements while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will leverage domain knowledge and analytical problem-solving to optimize program outcomes, mentor team members, and promote operational excellence across technical initiatives. About the team: Our team leads strategic planning and ensures successful program tracking and implementation through effective stakeholder communication and management. We coordinate complex initiatives by defining goals, managing dependencies, and driving continuous improvement. The team applies program and risk management techniques to deliver scalable technology solutions while fostering collaboration across multiple areas. By leveraging technical design and systems architecture expertise, we support seamless project execution and operational excellence. Our focus is on aligning priorities, mitigating risks, and maintaining clear communication to achieve impactful outcomes across various programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design, with the ability to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Proven ability to define and execute program plans, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement processes.
• Skilled in communication and alignment, capable of delivering clear, data-driven updates to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and impact analysis.
• Experience mentoring teams and fostering high-performance environments to achieve strategic objectives.
• 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.

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.
• 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

• 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 program execution.
• Oversee system design discussions, ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance across software and infrastructure components.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum and achieve objectives.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal