As a Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart, you will lead complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. You will coordinate multiple teams to resolve ambiguities, implement continuous improvements, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders while leveraging domain knowledge and analytical problem-solving skills. The role involves overseeing system design discussions for scalability and high availability, identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and mentoring team members on best practices in program management. This position requires extensive experience in program and project management, technical expertise in system architecture and software development, and proven ability to define and execute program plans effectively. You will work within a strategic planning team that focuses on aligning priorities, mitigating risks, and fostering collaboration across various initiatives.
Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions.
Oversee system design discussions for scalability and high availability.
Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to maintain program momentum.
Establish scalable workflows and operational excellence practices.
Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders.
Mentor team members on best practices in program management.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
Strong technical expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design.
Proven ability to define and execute program plans, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement processes.
Skilled in communication and alignment with stakeholders, delivering clear, data-driven updates.
Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills focused on data-driven decision making and impact analysis.
Experience mentoring teams and fostering high-performance environments to achieve strategic objectives.
Market check
Salary context
This
$110,000–$220,000
range sits above
36%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,900–$233,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.