Principal Technical Program Manager

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Principal, Technical Program Manager 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, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery within resource and timeline constraints. The position involves translating technical requirements into scalable designs, overseeing operational excellence, and mentoring team members. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential to align teams, mitigate risks, and optimize program outcomes while continuously improving processes and fostering collaboration across multiple engineering and business domains.
About the team:
The Marketplace TPM team leads Walmart’s key technology initiatives by partnering with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Design, and Business teams. The team thrives in complex settings, emphasizing operational excellence, technical expertise, and disciplined execution. They create scalable solutions that improve seller and customer experiences while reducing complexity. By establishing efficient operating frameworks, the team accelerates delivery with quality, transparency, and accountability across large, cross-functional programs. This role demands strong skills in program and project management, risk and stakeholder management, and technical design to drive meaningful and lasting results.
What you'll do:

• Lead and manage large-scale technical programs, defining goals, timelines, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Drive end-to-end technology solutions by collaborating with engineering teams on system design, architecture, and operational excellence.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely resolution to maintain program progress and quality outcomes.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and communication strategies to align stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor team members on program management best practices and technical design considerations.
• Analyze data to inform decisions, optimize processes, and promote continuous improvement across initiatives.

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 execute end-to-end technology solutions with strong technical design knowledge in software, hardware, and cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in translating product requirements into scalable system architectures ensuring high availability and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to measure program success and mitigate risks.
• Effective communication skills to align  stakeholders and drive consensus in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and improving workflows to enhance delivery efficiency.

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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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...

2608 Se J St, 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.