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$190k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
713 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 610 roles with salary data.
The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager joins a team dedicated to enhancing collaboration among Product, Technology, and enterprise partners by developing faster, more effective workflows. This role involves leading complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. You will build new ways of working by turning enterprise friction into practical workflows, tools, and operating rhythms while leading pilots and experiments from idea through scale. Key responsibilities include identifying risks, simplifying processes, and developing AI-native ways of working. Required skills include technical program management, systems thinking, and experience with operating models, planning, governance, and execution. You will use data-driven insights to solve ambiguous problems and improve decision velocity while ensuring seamless coordination and continuous improvement throughout the program lifecycle.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 245 postings across 38 companies.
Lead complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals and managing cross-functional dependencies.
Build new ways of working by turning enterprise friction into practical workflows, tools, and operating rhythms.
Lead pilots and experiments from the initial idea through adoption, measurement, and scaling.
Develop AI-native ways of working to rethink and optimize how work gets done.
Simplify, automate, or eliminate processes and handoffs that no longer add value.
Identify risks, dependencies, and barriers early to drive proactive solutions.
Measure adoption, operating health, decision velocity, and sustained behavior change.
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.
Experience in technical program management, product operations, engineering program management, product management, or a related field.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional work across Product and Technology.
Strong systems thinking with understanding of operating models, planning, governance, dependencies, and execution.
Experience building workflows, tools, automation, or new operating approaches.
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive storytelling skills.
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 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
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Project Management
Risk Management
Operational Excellence
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Product Design
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