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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
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The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the Marketplace TPM team to lead complex, large-scale programs and advance Marketplace Trust initiatives. This role involves defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving delivery across multiple organizations. You will translate product requirements into technical designs, ensure robust system architecture for scalability, and manage end-to-end system architecture discussions. Daily responsibilities include identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and securing commitments for program scopes and resources. You will utilize expertise in program and risk management, cloud infrastructure, and software lifecycle management to drive operational excellence. Key skills include stakeholder engagement, incident management, and data-driven decision making. The role focuses on solving technical problems related to global Marketplace growth by ensuring cross-functional alignment and delivering scalable technical solutions within a dynamic environment.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $202250 from 98 postings across 20 companies.
Define and manage goals, stage gates, and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs.
Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
Translate product requirements into technical designs to ensure robust system architecture for scalability.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program progress.
Lead communication with stakeholders to align priorities and coordinate efforts across multiple teams.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable workflows and automation opportunities.
Mentor team members on best practices in program and risk management.
What we're looking for
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 6 years of relevant experience.
Must have 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Must have extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Must have strong technical expertise in translating product requirements into scalable system and platform designs, including cloud infrastructure and software lifecycle management.
Must be an effective communicator capable of engaging stakeholders and delivering clear, data-driven reports and updates.
Must possess analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and impact analysis.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 4 years of experience in product design (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 Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Process Improvement
Risk Management
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Operational Excellence
Product Design
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