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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 592 roles with salary data.
The Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy team to lead complex, large-scale technology programs. This role involves defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery for enterprise-wide initiatives. You will manage stage gates, secure resources, and lead system design discussions to ensure high availability and performance. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and establishing scalable workflows and prioritization frameworks. The position requires expertise in cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle, and service management frameworks to translate product requirements into technical designs. You will also manage budgets and mentor team members on technical execution. This role solves the challenge of integrating technology, operations, and investment through a unified platform to support lasting transformation across the marketplace technology landscape.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 256 postings across 39 companies.
Define and manage large-scale technical programs by establishing goals, stage gates, and key deliverables.
Secure commitments for scope, resources, and timelines while resolving conflicts across multiple teams.
Lead end-to-end system design discussions to ensure scalability, high availability, and performance.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum.
Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
Mentor team members on best practices in program management and technical execution.
What we're looking for
Obtain a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 6 years of relevant experience.
Obtain 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Possess extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrate strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle, and service management frameworks.
Exhibit the ability to translate product requirements into scalable technical designs and ensure operational excellence through monitoring and incident management.
Demonstrate the capability to manage budgets, prioritize resources, and mitigate risks to drive successful program outcomes.
Possess excellent communication skills to align stakeholders, report progress, and resolve ambiguities effectively.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Obtain a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area and 4 years of experience in product design (preferred).
Possess a background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards (preferred).
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Project Management
Risk Management
Operational Excellence
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Product Design
Information Systems
Technical Program Management
System Architecture
Cloud Infrastructure
Software Design
Data Platforms
Risk Management
Data Quality
Process Improvement
Automation
Product Requirements
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Project Management
Information Systems
System Architecture
Software Development
Infrastructure Design
Technical Program Management
Data-Driven Decision-Making
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Project Management
Information Systems
Product Design
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Process Improvement
Risk Management
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Operational Excellence
Product Design