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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 Tech team to lead the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs. This role involves defining goals, stage gates, and critical delivery paths while managing cross-functional dependencies and resource constraints. You will drive clarity in ambiguous situations, lead high-level system solution design discussions, and establish scalable workflows to ensure operational excellence. The position requires expertise in program management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Key technical competencies include system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management. You will solve problems related to global supply chain integration, fulfillment, logistics, and seller experience. By aligning cross-functional efforts, you will ensure the marketplace remains agile and reliable while supporting diverse business models and expanding market reach.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $202250 from 98 postings across 20 companies.
Define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs.
Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
Lead high-level system solution design discussions to ensure scalability, availability, and performance.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum.
Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
Communicate progress, risks, and impacts effectively to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure operational excellence.
What we're looking for
Obtain a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 6 years of relevant experience.
Possess 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Demonstrate extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Possess strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
Demonstrate proficiency in translating product requirements into scalable technical solutions and establishing operational excellence frameworks.
Utilize analytical problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to identify risks and optimize program outcomes.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area and 4 years of experience in product design (preferred).
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 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