below marketmost similar roles pay hereabove market
This role pays more than
86%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,000–$214,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$214k
versus about
$190k
for comparable roles.
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
825 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$121,000–$242,000
across 473 roles with salary data.
The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the Retail Intelligence team within the AI & Data organization to lead complex, large-scale AI and technology programs. This role involves translating strategy into execution plans, aligning Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams, and driving decisions regarding technical dependencies, risks, and milestones. You will build scalable operating mechanisms, manage roadmaps, and use data, metrics, and dashboards to communicate program health. The position requires expertise in software systems, architecture, data platforms, and engineering practices. You will solve technical problems by developing shared AI models and services, specifically focusing on Commerce Foundational Models, Content & Creative AI, and Agentic Simulation. Key skills include analytical problem-solving, executive communication, and leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to improve delivery predictability and organizational effectiveness.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $200000 from 105 postings across 25 companies.
Lead end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional technical programs from planning through delivery.
Serve as the Single Thread of Truth (STO) for initiatives, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
Align Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business teams around shared priorities and outcomes.
Drive technical discussions, trade-offs, and cross-functional decisions to resolve ambiguity.
Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to improve delivery predictability.
Use data, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to communicate program health and outcomes.
Build scalable operating mechanisms and ways of working to improve organizational effectiveness.
Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to improve team productivity and execution.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in engineering, program management, or product management.
8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
10+ years leading large-scale, complex technical programs across teams and platforms.
Strong understanding of software systems, architecture, data platforms, and engineering practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
Experience driving planning, governance, and operating rigor across organizations.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with 4 years’ experience in product design (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