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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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The (USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager joins the GTP PMO Team within the Platforms organization to lead complex, medium- to high-complexity technology programs. This role involves defining goals, schedules, and critical paths while managing cross-functional dependencies and risk mitigation. You will independently clarify requirements with engineering teams, translating product feature needs into robust technical designs across applications, platforms, infrastructure, and security. Key responsibilities include synthesizing data from engineering excellence and product analytics into actionable insights and communicating complex technical information to large audiences. Required skills include proficiency in Agile methodology, system design concepts, APIs, cloud computing, and hardware/software lifecycles. The role focuses on driving execution excellence, automation, and operational excellence to support scalable technology initiatives and improve the retail ecosystem.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 282 postings across 45 companies.
Define goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths for multiple high-complexity technology programs.
Secure commitment from involved teams and manage cross-functional dependencies within assigned work areas.
Clarify requirements with engineering teams to translate product needs into robust technical designs.
Map all program deliverables to specific success metrics and performance data.
Synthesize data from engineering, product analytics, and program success into actionable insights.
Prepare and communicate concise, logically structured reports on complex technical information to large audiences.
Identify and mitigate risks while driving continuous process improvements 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 5 years of relevant experience.
Must have 7 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Must have demonstrated experience in planning, execution, and risk mitigation for medium to high-complexity initiatives.
Must have strong stakeholder management skills with a proven record of coordinating cross-functional dependencies and building relationships.
Must have a solid understanding of Agile methodology, system design concepts, APIs, cloud computing, and hardware/software lifecycles.
Must have the ability to analyze data and use fact-finding techniques to improve processes and deliver measurable outcomes.
Must have demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing team members while promoting ethical standards and operational excellence.
Project Management certification (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area and 3 years of experience in product design (preferred).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
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