(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary

The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery within timelines and resource constraints.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs spanning multiple organizations, with full ownership of outcomes.
• Define program strategy, goals, and critical paths to drive predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Persistently partner across product, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable, reliable solutions.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and high-impact trade-offs to establish clarity in ambiguity.
• Establish and scale governance, workflows, and operating models to improve execution.
• Leverage modern tools, including GenAI, to enhance planning, automate processes, and improve program visibility.
• Influence stakeholders, communicate clearly, and mentor teams on execution excellence.

About the team

The CTS Global Governance team leads enterprise-wide governance by managing complex, cross-functional programs with clear accountability and timely delivery. Operating at the nexus of technology, operations, and business, the team collaborates with product, engineering, and domain stakeholders to align priorities and optimize outcomes. They provide oversight across critical domains such as CSOC, Threat, Computer Vision, and Aviation, ensuring compliance and operational integrity. By standardizing frameworks and continuously improving processes, the team enables Walmart to operate securely, efficiently, and at scale across multiple organizations and geographies.

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

• 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.

Additional Compensation

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Stock.

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.

Location

Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00