(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary

The Principal, Technical Program Manager delivers analytical insights and 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, data analytics, and technical design to ensure scalable, high-quality outcomes.

About the team

The Global Tech Strategy team drives large-scale, cross-functional programs to optimize non-wage spend and enhance operational efficiency. This team expertly manages complex dependencies and delivers strategic technology solutions aligned with business goals. Members utilize advanced program and risk management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to achieve measurable results. Emphasizing clear communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the team supports scalable, high-quality technology initiatives. By combining technical expertise with strategic insights, the team advances Walmart’s mission and operational excellence on a global scale.

What you'll do

• 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 strategy and execution.
• Perform analytics across multiple systems to drive insights and actionable solutions for improved performance.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to executive stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable workflows, automation, and best practices across programs.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience driving analytics and insights from disparate data sources.
• Extensive experience in program management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to define goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
• Skilled in financial management, budgeting, and resource alignment.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage executive stakeholders, and influence leadership decision-making.
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making and impact analysis experience.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• 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.

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.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.