Leads complex technology programs by defining goals, managing dependencies, coordinating cross-functional teams, translating product requirements into technical designs, mitigating risks, and driving end-to-end delivery. Establishes scalable workflows, communicates progress and impacts to stakeholders, promotes operational excellence, and mentors team members. The role requires strong expertise in technical program management, system design, cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle management, and analytical problem-solving.
Position Summary...What you'll do...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 alignment and successful execution. The position involves translating product requirements into scalable technical solutions, optimizing processes, and mentoring team members. The incumbent proactively addresses challenges, manages resources, and implements improvements to enhance operational excellence while maintaining clear communication across varied teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic business outcomes.
About the team:
The Marketplace Tech team at Walmart develops scalable, innovative solutions supporting a vast retail ecosystem. This multidisciplinary group of engineers, architects, and product leaders collaborates to build robust platforms for fulfillment, logistics, and seller experience. Their work includes global supply chain integration, marketplace growth, and customer-focused delivery and returns solutions. Utilizing advanced technology, data insights, and domain expertise, the team ensures Walmart Marketplace remains agile, reliable, and ready to expand across new business models and markets, driving operational excellence and sustained growth.
What you'll do:
What you'll bring:
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-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
• Option 2: 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
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 alignment and successful execution. The position involves translating product requirements into scalable technical solutions, optimizing processes, and mentoring team members. The incumbent proactively addresses challenges, manages resources, and implements improvements to enhance operational excellence while maintaining clear communication across varied teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic business outcomes.
About the team:
The Marketplace Tech team at Walmart develops scalable, innovative solutions supporting a vast retail ecosystem. This multidisciplinary group of engineers, architects, and product leaders collaborates to build robust platforms for fulfillment, logistics, and seller experience. Their work includes global supply chain integration, marketplace growth, and customer-focused delivery and returns solutions. Utilizing advanced technology, data insights, and domain expertise, the team ensures Walmart Marketplace remains agile, reliable, and ready to expand across new business models and markets, driving operational excellence and sustained growth.
What you'll do:
- Define and manage program goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables across multiple interdependent projects.
- Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
- Translate product requirements into technical designs and ensure robust system contracts to prevent production issues.
- Drive risk identification, mitigation, and resolution to maintain program progress and unblock teams.
- Establish scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices for program delivery.
- Communicate progress, risks, and impacts clearly to stakeholders and align teams on objectives.
- Mentor team members on best practices and promote continuous improvement in program execution.
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 program plans with clear goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths under resource constraints.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, and software lifecycle management to guide scalable, high-availability solutions.
- Skilled in identifying synergies, managing dependencies, and driving operational excellence frameworks for large-scale technology programs.
- Effective communicator with the ability to align varied stakeholders and deliver clear, data-driven reports and updates.
- Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills to assess risks, extract insights, and implement continuous improvements.
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-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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.Similar Jobs
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