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$174,950–$246,512
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$195k
versus about
$211k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail
Walmart currently has
713 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 610 roles with salary data.
The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager joins the Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy team to lead complex, large-scale programs and multi-year technical initiatives. This role involves defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving clarity for "0 to 1" initiatives that lack precedent. You will partner with Senior Engineers and Senior Architects to shape technical strategy, high availability, and performance while dismantling organizational silos and systemic friction points. Key responsibilities include proactive risk management, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring teams on best practices. Required expertise includes system architecture, software development, infrastructure design, and data-driven decision-making. You will operate within the marketplace technology landscape, aligning technology strategy with business goals to ensure streamlined delivery and continuous improvement across dozens of organizations and hundreds of engineers.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 245 postings across 38 companies.
Lead the strategy, planning, and end-to-end delivery of company-wide, multi-year technical initiatives.
Partner with Senior Engineers and Architects to shape technical strategy and ensure high availability.
Take ownership of highly ambiguous "0 to 1" initiatives where no precedent exists.
Identify and dismantle organizational silos and systemic friction points to optimize workflows.
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board members regarding program status.
Mentor teams on technical program management best practices and discipline.
Align program outcomes with business objectives through data-driven investment decisions and risk mitigation.
What we're looking for
Must have 15+ years of experience driving complex strategic programs and managing cross-functional outcomes.
Must have 2+ years of experience operating at a Principal or equivalent highly-senior Individual Contributor level.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 7 years of relevant experience.
Must have 9 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, or product management.
Must possess extensive expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design.
Must have a proven track record of delivering massive-scale, mission-critical software or infrastructure programs from inception to global deployment.
Must demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead without authority across multiple VP-level organizations.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area and 5 years of experience in product design (preferred).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
System Architecture
Software Development
Infrastructure Design
Technical Program Management
Data-Driven Decision-Making
High Availability
Product Design
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Project Management
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Cloud Infrastructure
Software Design
Data Platforms
Risk Management
Data Quality
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Product Requirements
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Project Management
Information Systems
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
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Risk Management
Operational Excellence
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Product Design
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