(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Reference: R-2601813Posted: 2026-08-17Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; BELLEVUE, WASalary: $110000 - $220000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful delivery within resource and timeline constraints. The position involves translating technical requirements into scalable system designs, overseeing operational excellence, and fostering continuous improvement. The incumbent proactively communicates progress and risks, mentors team members, and implements strategies to optimize workflows and accelerate program outcomes, contributing to the organization’s strategic objectives and technological advancement. About the team: Global Governance Technology develops scalable technology and AI solutions that safeguard Walmart across governance, risk, security, compliance, privacy, investigations, and legal areas. Operating in complex, high-impact settings, the team prioritizes speed, quality, trust, and strong business collaboration. Members work closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Business teams to rapidly translate challenges into measurable outcomes. This team is ideal for professionals focused on solving significant enterprise problems, engaging with senior stakeholders, and delivering technology solutions at Walmart’s scale. What you'll do:Lead and manage large-scale technical programs, defining goals, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple teams and dependencies.Drive end-to-end technology solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-availability system designs.Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure program success 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 clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely resolution of issues.Mentor team members on best practices in program management and technical execution.What you'll bring:Extensive experience in program and project management, including 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. 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. Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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 : - StockMinimum 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. \n• Option 2: 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area."]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."]