Director, Technical Program Management

Walmart

Director of Technical Program Management at Walmart providing leadership for complex technology programs. Aligning strategy with execution and managing a large TPM organization.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,000 - $338,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise-scale technical programs, aligning resources and cross-functional teams to achieve business-critical outcomes. Proficient in program risk management, executive communication, and implementing best practices in program management and digital accessibility.

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Technical Program ManagementProject Management CertificationRisk ManagementWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AALeadership Development

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementEngineering Program ManagementProduct ManagementData-Driven InsightsGovernance FrameworksDelivery Velocity ImprovementDecision Quality EnhancementExecutive ReportingStrategic PrioritizationDigital Accessibility Integration

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCommunicationTeam DevelopmentOrganizational Capability StrengtheningConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Scale ProgramsTechnical DesignAssistive TechnologiesBusiness AdministrationSupply Chain Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise-scale technical programs from strategy through execution, aligning investments, resources, dependencies, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.
Define scalable operating models, governance rhythms, prioritization frameworks, and executive reporting that improve delivery velocity and decision quality.
Own program risk management by identifying execution risks, driving mitigation plans, resolving escalations, and sustaining momentum across complex initiatives.
Influence senior stakeholders by communicating trade-offs, surfacing data-driven insights, securing alignment, and linking program objectives to strategic priorities.
Lead and develop a large TPM organization while driving ambiguous, global-scale programs.
Hire high-performing talent, develop leaders, strengthen organizational capability, and establish best practices in program management, technical design, and executive communication.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
Option 2: 9 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 5 years’ experience in product design.
Supervisory experience.
Demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.