Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart

Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart spearheading complex technology programs and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborating across functions to enhance decision-making and implement scalable solutions.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale technical programs, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in risk management, program execution, and mentoring team members in best practices.

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Technical Program ManagementProject Management CertificationRisk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementTechnical DesignWorkflow StandardizationAutomation FrameworksProduct ManagementEngineering ManagementProduct DesignScalabilityHigh AvailabilityOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict ResolutionMentoringStakeholder EngagementTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyEngineeringBusiness AdministrationInclusive Digital ExperiencesAssistive TechnologiesSupply ChainFinanceInformation SystemsProduct Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and resource alignment.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to secure commitments and resolve conflicts across a variety of teams and business strategies.
Translate product requirements into technical designs, ensuring scalability, high availability, and operational excellence.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage issues to maintain program momentum.
Establish and improve standardized workflows, automation frameworks, and launch readiness processes.
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

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.
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, knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies.

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 education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.