Principal, Technical Program Manager

Walmart

Actively hiring
Bellevue, WA · Bentonville, AR Posted 14 days ago $132,000$264,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As Principal Technical Program Manager in Growth Tech, you will lead complex technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. You’ll coordinate multiple teams to deliver scalable solutions, resolve ambiguities, and implement continuous improvements while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role involves overseeing system design discussions, identifying risks, and developing mitigation plans to ensure program success. Our team builds intelligent automation platforms using AI systems and rapid experimentation tools like Code Puppy and Claude Code. You will bring extensive experience in program management, technical expertise in system architecture and software development, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of mentoring teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Skills

CodePuppy Claude Code OpenAI Codex CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker Git Scrum Agile

What you'll do

  • Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions, resolving ambiguities.
  • Oversee system design discussions to ensure scalability and high availability.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to maintain program momentum.
  • Establish scalable workflows and operational excellence practices for continuous improvement.
  • Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
  • Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in program and project management with risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong technical expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design.
  • Proven ability to define and execute program plans and manage dependencies effectively.
  • Skilled in communication and alignment, delivering clear updates to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills focused on data-driven decision making.
  • Experience mentoring teams and fostering high-performance environments.

Market check

Salary context

This $132,000–$264,000 range sits above 59% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000$231,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$161,500$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 237 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 495 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 487 roles with salary data.

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