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Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $264K/yr

6+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a leading retail corporation that operates globally and is seeking a Principal, Technical Program Manager. This role involves leading large-scale technical programs, translating product requirements into scalable solutions, and ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder engagement and risk management.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs with multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery timelines

Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables while securing commitments from cross-functional teams

Translate product requirements into technical designs, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-availability solutions

Identify and mitigate risks, resolve ambiguities, and drive clarity across program teams to maintain progress and quality outcomes

Establish and improve scalable workflows, automation frameworks, and operational excellence practices across initiatives

Communicate program status, risks, and impacts effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making

Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design

Qualification

Program managementTechnical designSystems architectureCloud infrastructureAgile methodologiesStakeholder engagementAnalytical problem-solvingProcess improvementsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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

8 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement across complex, cross-functional initiatives

Strong technical expertise in systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, and software/hardware lifecycle management

Proven ability to translate product requirements into scalable technical designs and ensure operational excellence through monitoring and incident management

Skilled in Agile methodologies, program planning tools, and frameworks to drive delivery of large-scale technology programs

Exceptional communication skills to align stakeholders and provide clear, data-driven progress updates

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and implementing process improvements for enhanced efficiency and quality outcomes

Preferred

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

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

Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture

Benefits

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.

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.