Hybrid Principal, Technical Program Manager

at Walmart

• Job title: Principal, Technical Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $110,000 - $220,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bentonville, United States

About the role

• Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart Global Tech leading complex technical programs and ensuring scalable technology solutions. Driving collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs involving multiple teams and dependencies.
• Define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs.
• Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing dependencies.
• Translate product requirements into technical designs and system architecture.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to ensure program progress and quality outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing automation frameworks and enhancing workflows across teams.
• Communicate program status, risks, and impacts clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.

Benefits

• 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.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for various educational programs.