SENIOR DISTINGUISHED I, TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER at Walmart

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerce, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading large-scale, high-complexity technology programs spanning engineering, architecture, and business domains
  • Deep understanding of transactional systems, distributed architectures, and high-throughput data processing in enterprise-scale environments
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to guide architectural decisions, influence design trade-offs, and ensure alignment with Walmart’s enterprise platform strategy
  • Experience in defining and championing long-term technical vision and strategy for the entire application portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and enterprise architecture standards
  • Effectively lead, influence, and manage the technical output and direction of multiple, geographically dispersed engineering teams and managers in a matrixed organizational structure
  • Lead high-stakes evaluations and make final “build vs. buy” determinations for core system capabilities, factoring in total cost of ownership (TCO), speed to market, integration complexity, and strategic differentiation
  • Manage and be accountable for annual operational and capital budgets, including resource allocation, software licensing, cloud consumption, and vendor spend
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills—adept at driving clarity and alignment across global, cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage through ambiguity, identify synergies

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with business, engineering, and architecture leaders across Walmart International and U.S. markets to define and execute large-scale transactional system programs
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of multi-year, cross-functional initiatives that modernize transactional infrastructure and enable next-generation experiences in payments, checkout, and order management
  • Establish and maintain program roadmaps, defining clear milestones, success metrics, and accountability across multiple organizations and stakeholders
  • Provide technical thought leadership across architecture, reliability, scalability, and AI-powered automation within transactional systems
  • Anticipate and mitigate program and delivery risks through proactive planning, data-driven insights, and effective communication
  • Influence and align global stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and ensuring focus on business-critical outcomes
  • Drive organizational excellence by mentoring TPMs and engineering leaders, establishing best practices in execution, communication, and long-term program sustainability
  • Represent the Transactional Technology organization in strategic forums to advocate for scalability, customer impact, and innovation

Skills

Technical Program Management
Distributed Systems
Scalability
Reliability
Payments
Checkout
Order Management
Program Roadmaps
Stakeholder Management
Architecture
AI Automation
Financial Technology

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

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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