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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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JOB TITLE: (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the team driving enterprise-scale technology strategy and execution for business-critical programs. This leader manages complex, large-scale technical programs with multiple interdependent projects, translating product requirements into scalable technical milestones and high-availability solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining program scopes, stage gates, and critical paths while managing risks, dependencies, and cross-functional alignment. The role requires deep expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management to ensure operational excellence. The position involves mentoring team members, establishing standardized workflows, and driving automation. This role solves the problem of navigating ambiguous requirements to deliver measurable outcomes across engineering, product, and operations domains, ensuring that large-scale technology initiatives meet strategic goals through disciplined execution and clear stakeholder communication.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $202250 from 98 postings across 20 companies.
Lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs with multiple interdependent projects.
Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables for cross-functional teams.
Translate product requirements into scalable technical milestones and high-availability solutions.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain momentum.
Establish and improve standardized workflows to drive automation and operational excellence.
Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders to foster informed decision-making.
Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.
What we're looking for
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
Option 2: 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
Proven ability to define goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
Skilled in translating product requirements into scalable technical designs and ensuring operational excellence frameworks.
Proficient in communication strategies to align cross-functional stakeholders and drive consensus.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 4 years’ experience in product design (preferred).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (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
Technical Design
Program Management
Project Management
Automation
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Information Systems
Risk Mitigation
Data-driven Insights
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