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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 Decision Sciences team to lead complex, large-scale technology programs. This role involves defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery for strategic initiatives. You will lead system design discussions, translate product requirements into scalable high-availability technical solutions, and establish standardized workflows and automation opportunities. Key responsibilities include identifying risks, resolving conflicts in ambiguous situations, and mentoring team members on best practices. The position requires expertise in system architecture, software design, cloud infrastructure, and platform capabilities. You will work on digitizing enterprise domains and building shared data platforms to ensure data quality and consistency. This role solves technical problems by applying scientific rigor to decision-making and ensuring operational excellence throughout the program lifecycle.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 245 postings across 38 companies.
Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies and clear goals.
Lead end-to-end system design discussions to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Identify and mitigate risks while resolving conflicts to maintain program momentum.
Establish and improve standardized workflows, prioritization frameworks, and automation opportunities.
Communicate progress, risks, and impacts clearly to stakeholders to foster informed decision-making.
Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.
Leverage data-driven insights to guide decision-making 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.
Obtain 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Possess extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrate strong technical expertise in system architecture, software design, cloud infrastructure, and platform capabilities.
Show proficiency in translating product requirements into scalable, high-availability technical solutions and operational excellence frameworks.
Exhibit analytical problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation experience.
Possess the ability to mentor teams and implement process improvements to accelerate delivery and enhance quality outcomes.
Hold a Project Management certification (preferred).
Hold a 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).
Demonstrate knowledge in 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 Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Process Improvement
Risk Management
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Operational Excellence
Product Design
System Architecture
Technical Design
Program Management
Project Management
Automation
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Information Systems
Risk Mitigation
Data-driven Insights
Product Design