Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:Walmart seeks a Distinguished Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale technology programs with cross-functional dependencies. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver end-to-end solutions that align with business objectives. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, manage risks, and mentor teams while ensuring quality outcomes across multiple initiatives. Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills are essential to influence stakeholders and navigate ambiguity, fostering efficient execution and continuous innovation within a dynamic environment.
About the team:
The Tech Strategy team leads Walmart’s global technology vision by delivering data-driven insights and comprehensive portfolio governance. This team specializes in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology enablement to develop scalable solutions with measurable business impact. Emphasizing clear communication, goal setting, and continuous improvement, the team advances technology initiatives worldwide. Members apply expertise in program management, quantitative analysis, and performance management to drive innovation and operational excellence across complex programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment of technology strategies on a global scale.
What you'll do:
- Define and manage goals, stage gates, and key deliverables for large-scale, multi-program initiatives with complex dependencies and resource constraints.
- Lead end-to-end technical solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
- Identify and resolve program risks, ambiguities, and conflicting priorities to maintain progress and delivery quality.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization to enhance program efficiency and engineering velocity.
- Engage and influence stakeholders to secure commitments, align priorities, and communicate program status effectively.
- Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and problem-solving.
- Monitor program performance, manage budgets, and optimize resource allocation to achieve business outcomes.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in managing large-scale, complex technical programs with multiple dependencies and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of program management tools, frameworks, and methodologies to define goals, critical paths, and deliverables.
- Ability to lead end-to-end system solution design, including software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, and security considerations.
- Experience driving process improvements, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, and conflict resolution to align priorities and secure buy-in.
- Proficient in risk management, issue mitigation, and dynamic roadmap adjustments to ensure program success.
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
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.
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
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 7 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.• Option 2: 9 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 5 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.
