Principal Technical Program Manager

Walmart

Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart leading large-scale technology programs across multiple teams. Fostering operational excellence with a focus on scalable solutions and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementtechnical program managementengineering program managementproduct managementsystem designrisk managementworkflow improvementoperational excellenceaccessibility best practicesWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementdecision-makingclarity in executionprioritizationambiguity resolution

Certifications

Project Management Certification