(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Description

Position Summary...

The Marketplace Tech team at Walmart develops scalable, innovative solutions supporting a vast retail ecosystem. This multidisciplinary group of engineers, architects, and product leaders collaborates to build robust platforms for fulfillment, logistics, and seller experience. Their work includes global supply chain integration, marketplace growth, and customer-focused delivery and returns solutions. Utilizing advanced technology, data insights, and domain expertise, the team ensures Walmart Marketplace remains agile, reliable, and ready to expand across new business models and markets, driving operational excellence and sustained growth.

Responsibilities

• Role summary:
• The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technical programs involving multiple teams and dependencies. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. The position demands proactive communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to optimize workflows and resource allocation. The ideal candidate drives clarity in ambiguous situations, mentors team members, and aligns cross-functional efforts to meet strategic objectives while maintaining operational excellence throughout program lifecycles.
• Define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies.
• Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources while managing cross-functional dependencies.
• Drive clarity in ambiguous situations by aligning program teams on strategy and end-to-end technology solutions.
• Lead high-level system solution design discussions ensuring scalability, availability, and performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress, risks, and impacts effectively to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• What you'll bring:
• Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and manage resource constraints for large-scale technical programs.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and software lifecycle management.
• Skilled in translating product requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensuring operational excellence frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, reporting, and alignment with varied stakeholders to drive consensus and program success.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to identify risks, mitigate issues, and optimize program outcomes.
• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
• For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
• Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
• Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00
• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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• Minimum Qualifications...
• Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications...
• Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
• Certification in Project Management., 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., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
• Primary Location...
• 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
• Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.