Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart

Bellevue, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in software delivery within a related industry managing aggressive schedules and significant business impact
Experience supporting and executing a large software portfolio, collaborating with multiple business stakeholders
Experienced in system/platform design concepts, architecture, UX design, services, APIs, and technologies
Build positive relationships and collaborate with product managers to understand target personas and business process needs, translating into features and user stories for engineers to iterate products quickly
Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the development of large-scale, cross-functional projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
Work closely with architects, engineering, product, design, and business leaders to ensure successful completion of programs
Demonstrate deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, contributing to architectural decision-making processes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Walmart, ensuring alignment on roles, responsibilities, and project cadences
Define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale programs incorporating multiple dependencies, timelines, and resource constraints
Prioritize efficient engineering resource utilization and delivery
Simplify and clarify priorities, create plans with appropriate milestones for advance planning and executive buy-in
Establish a resource capacity allocation process and tool to transform the planning process
Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to navigate setbacks or obstacles

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Big DataMachine LearningAIReal-time AnalyticsHigh Availability ServicesTechnical Program ManagementCross-functional CoordinationSoftware Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Principal Technical Program Manager position?

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Is this Principal Technical Program Manager role remote or does it require office work?

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What key skills are required for the Principal Technical Program Manager role?

The role requires a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and influential skills to build relationships with stakeholders. Experience managing large-scale software development programs with dependencies, timelines, and resource constraints is essential.

What is the team culture like for this position at Walmart Global Tech?

The role is in a fast-paced environment with passionate software developers, working in a multi-disciplinary team on the Marketplace Engineering team that builds core platforms and collaborates with partner teams to deliver innovative experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for the Principal Technical Program Manager role?

Strong candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, have experience coordinating large-scale cross-functional projects, possess deep technical knowledge in software architecture, and excel at stakeholder influence, planning, and resource management.

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters

1962Year Founded

$5,515MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Walmart

About Walmart

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time

10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables

6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year

Roth IRA available

Associate Stock Purchase Plan

maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%

Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.

Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.

Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.

The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.

Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.

Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.

Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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