(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The (USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager leads the planning and execution of multiple complex technology programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and managing cross-functional dependencies. This role involves defining deliverables, schedules, and critical paths while driving clarity in ambiguous situations. The position requires expertise in system architecture, cloud infrastructure, and operational excellence frameworks to deliver scalable, high-availability solutions. Effective stakeholder engagement, risk management, and communication are essential to monitor progress, resolve issues, and achieve program goals. The role also promotes continuous improvement through innovation and automation within assigned domains.
About the team:
The In-Club Systems & Infrastructure team at Sam’s Tech drives the delivery of critical in-club technologies, including computer vision, new club openings, and operational systems impacting millions of members. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will collaborate with business, engineering, product, and operations teams to align technical execution with strategic objectives. The team emphasizes clarity at scale, ensuring platforms are delivered with quality, speed, and resilience. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, stakeholder engagement, technical design, and leading complex initiatives to successful completion.
What you'll do:

• Define program goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths to manage multiple medium to high-complexity programs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Secure commitment from cross-functional teams and manage dependencies to ensure seamless program execution.
• Translate product requirements into technical designs, ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance across systems and platforms.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and monitor program progress against milestones and quality metrics.
• Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing frameworks and automation tools to enhance program delivery.
• Coordinate end-to-end delivery plans, including launch and post-launch operational excellence.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in program management techniques, tools, and frameworks to lead multiple medium to high-complexity programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to align cross-functional teams and secure commitments in ambiguous situations.
• Technical knowledge of system architecture, cloud infrastructure, and software lifecycle processes to guide solution design and delivery.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage program budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and foster alignment among stakeholders.
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities to synthesize data and drive informed decision-making.
• Experience implementing operational excellence frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 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-11807: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09930: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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 5 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 7 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 3 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...

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.