(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and implementing continuous improvements while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will leverage domain knowledge and analytical problem-solving to optimize program outcomes, mentor team members, and promote operational excellence across technical initiatives.
About the team:

Our team leads strategic planning and ensures successful program tracking and implementation through effective stakeholder communication and management. We coordinate complex initiatives by defining goals, managing dependencies, and driving continuous improvement. The team applies program and risk management techniques to deliver scalable technology solutions while fostering collaboration across multiple areas. By leveraging technical design and systems architecture expertise, we support seamless project execution and operational excellence. Our focus is on aligning priorities, mitigating risks, and maintaining clear communication to achieve impactful outcomes across various programs and initiatives. **Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this position**
What you'll do:

• Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring alignment of goals, timelines, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions, resolving ambiguities and driving clarity in program execution.
• Oversee system design discussions, ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance across software and infrastructure components.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage issues to maintain program momentum and achieve objectives.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, prioritization frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program and technical management.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design, with the ability to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Proven ability to define and execute program plans, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement processes.
• Skilled in communication and alignment, capable of delivering clear, data-driven updates to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and impact analysis.
• Experience mentoring teams and fostering high-performance environments to achieve strategic objectives.

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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 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 world’s 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. Weare 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 ind