Principal Technical Program Manager

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Principal Technical Program Manager leading Walmart’s large-scale governance, risk, security, compliance, and legal technology programs. Driving scalable system designs, operational excellence, and cross-functional delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage large-scale technical programs, defining goals, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple teams and dependencies
  • Drive end-to-end technology solutions with engineering teams by translating requirements into scalable, high-availability system designs
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans while managing budgets and prioritizing high-value efforts
  • Establish and improve workflows, processes, and automation techniques to enhance program delivery and operational excellence
  • Communicate progress, risks, and impacts to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely issue resolution
  • Mentor team members on program management and technical execution best practices
  • Contribute to Global Governance Technology solutions across governance, risk, security, compliance, privacy, investigations, and legal areas

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Extensive experience in program and project management, risk mitigation, and resource allocation across complex, multi-team initiatives
  • Proven ability to lead technical program planning, defining goals, critical paths, and delivery milestones with cross-functional dependencies
  • Strong expertise in stakeholder management, communication, and alignment to drive consensus and resolve ambiguity
  • Deep understanding of software and system design, cloud infrastructure, and technical architecture principles
  • Skilled in Agile methodologies, continuous improvement processes, and leveraging data-driven insights for decision-making
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and driving operational excellence frameworks

Benefits:

  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Voting leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
  • Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart
  • Additional compensation may include stock