Distinguished Technical Program Manager

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$169,000–$338,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $254k
$107k most similar roles pay here $363k

This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $254k versus about $187k 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 290 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 282 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Technical Program Manager

As a Distinguished Technical Program Manager at Walmart Global Tech, you will lead complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end system solutions. You will work closely with software developers and stakeholders to design scalable systems using advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, AI, and real-time analytics. Your responsibilities include identifying risks, optimizing resources, mentoring teams on best practices in program management and technical design, and ensuring successful execution of initiatives that support business objectives. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale programs with cross-functional dependencies, expertise in technical design, strong stakeholder engagement skills, proficiency in risk management, and the ability to mentor teams for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you'll do

  • Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams.
  • Lead end-to-end technical solution design aligned with business objectives and system architecture standards.
  • Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies to maintain program clarity and momentum.
  • Drive process improvements and automation to enhance engineering efficiency and delivery velocity.
  • Mentor team members on best practices in program management and technical problem-solving.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience managing large-scale technical programs with cross-functional dependencies.
  • Proven ability to define program goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for multi-area initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in technical design, including software, systems, infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, securing buy-in, and resolving conflicting priorities.
  • Proficient in risk management, issue resolution, and dynamic roadmap refinement.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams to enhance delivery velocity and quality.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to present data-driven insights effectively.

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