Principal, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary…

What youll do…

Our team gathers information about customer needs and applies our technological expertise and strategic thinking to drive customer satisfaction. Walmarts philosophy of Everyday Low Prices is not an easy one to achieve. Being cost-effective is critical because it allows us to optimize all processes and verticals while striving for excellence. Having Product, Engineering, UX Design, and Program Management under one umbrella in our team give us a great advantage, making our team a big part of making this possible.

About Team: Corporate Affairs and Leverage Technology

We at Walmart are fully committed to leading the business side of technology – how we operate, measure success, and implement solutions. Our team focuses on strategic portfolio acceleration, cross-segment tech enablement, tech talent experience (TTX), portfolio foundations, and technology business operations. Our team mission is to preserve the longevity of the company by protecting our reputation and accelerating regeneration at Walmart by using, among other things, automation and Gen AI.

What youll do:

As a Principal, Technical Program Manager, you will be a portfolio and program manager driving the Corporate Communications technology work execution.

Managing and implementing programs with high visibility and business impact, using program management best practices and methodologies.

Ensuring meeting program deliverables on time and with quality standards.

Preparing independently clear, concise, logically structured, and meaningful Program Management framework, artifacts, and communications.

Coordinating programs teams and building and nurturing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, to align priorities and gain buy-in for key initiatives and strategies.

Playing a key role in crafting and delivering executive-level communications and program updates, aligning the message with the organizations vision and goals.

Managing program budget and resources allocation.

Identify and helping solve risks/issues/dependencies that impede team success and collaborate on ways to mitigate without impacting business priorities.

Partnering with cross-functional teams and partners on cross-reaching initiatives and operations.

Providing budgeting inputs and oversight to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) financial processes.

What youll bring:

Strong Technical Program Management experience managing transformational and cross-functional programs.

Proven experience on large scale programs/implementations.

Proactive and innovative mindset.

Hands-on driver of results, who is passionate about delivery.

Proven leadership skills and ability to manage others directly or indirectly.

Adaptability, particularly good execution, and focused on achieving results.

Excellent influence and communication skills and ability to build relationships when necessary to work with cross-functional teams, with diverse cultures and in different time zones.

Able to balance team priorities, communicate effectively, and translate dialogues or ambiguous requests into structured actions that achieve the desired business outcomes.

A leader with a strong ownership mindset who gets things done no matter the obstacle with an exceptional sense of urgency.

An advocate for the associates in the organization who reinforces the company culture and leadership expectations.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work:

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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– Stock

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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: Bachelors 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., Masters 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 Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location…

Phyllis St. N Of Hwy 102, West Side Of Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.