Staff Technical Program Manager

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, ARSunnyvale, CA
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $165k
$94k most similar roles pay here $258k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $167,375–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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 350 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 328 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager

Join Walmart Global Tech's Platforms organization as a Technical Program Manager where you will build foundational technologies that power one of the world’s largest retail ecosystems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining program goals, managing dependencies, translating technical requirements, and ensuring robust SRE frameworks are in place. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to resolve ambiguities, track project milestones, and communicate complex information effectively. The role requires expertise in Agile methodology, cloud computing, and system design concepts, along with strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers the opportunity to influence large-scale technology initiatives that impact millions of customers daily within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What you'll do

  • Defines program goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths for managing multiple complex programs.
  • Independently clarifies requirements with engineering teams and translates product needs into robust technical designs.
  • Manages design and architecture tradeoffs to ensure effective SRE frameworks are applied across projects.
  • Tracks multiple projects against milestones, quality metrics, and budgets, negotiating timelines and resources as needed.
  • Resolves ambiguous situations and aligns stakeholders during setbacks, blockers, and obstacles in program execution.
  • Prepares concise reports and communicates complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in planning, executing, and mitigating risks for medium to high-complexity programs.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of coordinating cross-functional dependencies and building relationships.
  • In-depth knowledge of Agile methodology, system design concepts, APIs, cloud computing, and hardware/software lifecycles.
  • Ability to analyze data and make fact-based decisions to improve processes and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring team members while promoting ethical standards and operational excellence.
  • Certification in Project Management or equivalent professional certification preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.

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