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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
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The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the Marketplace TPM team to lead complex, large-scale technology initiatives. This role involves defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions across engineering, data science, and business domains. You will translate product requirements into scalable system architectures, oversee operational excellence, and manage risks while mentoring team members on program management best practices. Key responsibilities include establishing scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and communication strategies to ensure high availability. The position requires expertise in software, hardware, and cloud infrastructure, alongside strong analytical skills to measure success through data-driven approaches. You will solve technical problems by aligning stakeholders and improving delivery efficiency to enhance seller and customer experiences within a complex marketplace environment.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $202250 from 98 postings across 20 companies.
Lead large-scale technical programs by defining goals, timelines, and key deliverables across multiple teams.
Drive end-to-end technology solutions by collaborating with engineering teams on system design and architecture.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely resolution to maintain program quality.
Establish scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and communication strategies to align cross-functional stakeholders.
Mentor team members on program management best practices and technical design considerations.
Analyze data to inform decisions, optimize processes, and promote continuous improvement across initiatives.
Translate product requirements into scalable system architectures that ensure high availability and operational excellence.
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 proven ability to define and execute end-to-end technology solutions with strong technical design knowledge in software, hardware, and cloud infrastructure.
Must have expertise in translating product requirements into scalable system architectures ensuring high availability and operational excellence.
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to measure program success and mitigate risks.
Must have effective communication skills to align stakeholders and drive consensus in ambiguous situations.
Must have demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and improving workflows to enhance delivery efficiency.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Must have 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).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (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 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