Apply on Employer Site

Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager - AI/ML & Data Platforms

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a multinational retailer seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager specializing in AI/ML and Data Platforms. The role focuses on leading the execution of foundational data capabilities across the enterprise, ensuring the delivery of unified, governed, and scalable data products, while optimizing data access and analytics for various markets.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Convert AI/ML strategies into actionable program roadmaps, ensuring disciplined execution across global teams

Oversee Staff Data TPMs and AI/ML Delivery TPMs to ensure consistency and alignment across clusters

Manage cross-program dependencies, AI/ML enablement across products, and execution of SSOT rollouts with AI-enhanced data capabilities

Drive phased AI/ML deployments, market onboarding, and compliance readiness

Own delivery of data products and SSOT platforms with embedded AI observability, monitoring, and intelligent telemetry

Oversee platform architecture and infrastructure readiness to support ML workloads and AI-first data pipelines

Implement enterprise-level observability, cost transparency, billing, security, and compliance for AI-driven data platforms

Lead governance and product analytics execution across clusters, ensuring AI/ML models are fully integrated and monitored

Own enterprise AI/ML strategy spanning GenAI, AGI, ASI, and multi-agent frameworks

Lead AI integration into platforms, ensuring model lifecycle management, governance, observability, and regulatory compliance

Define and enforce AI/ML security protocols (access controls, auditability, bias/risk mitigation)

Partner with data science teams to operationalize AI/ML models into production-grade environments

Guide Delivery TPMs and engineers in embedding AI-first design principles and multi-agent orchestration into product development

Act as the bridge between data engineering, AI/ML science teams, platform architects, and business stakeholders

Ensure strong collaboration and visibility across teams in international and multi-market contexts

Mentor TPMs on AI/ML program management best practices, scaling operational efficiency across global clusters

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementAI/ML StrategyData ArchitectureCloud PlatformsData GovernanceAgile DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management managing programs and projects, with a focus on enterprise data platforms

Strong technical acumen: able to engage in discussions on architecture, design patterns, and system integrations

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

Skilled in stakeholder management, with ability to drive clarity and alignment across cross-functional teams

Demonstrated success contributing to or leading SSOT, MDM, unified data fabric, or other large-scale software/data transformation programs within a defined scope

Strong technical fluency in cloud and data platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Databricks, DataLake, GCP, Azure), ETL/ELT systems, and data governance

Solid understanding of data contracts, RBAC, billing, and metering, with exposure to multi-tenancy and TCO considerations

Familiarity with global privacy, access control, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD) protocols

Working familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, GenAI, and agentic systems, with ability to support integration efforts

Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams and navigating multi-regional compliance requirements

Effective communicator with strong systems thinking, capable of translating strategy into execution

Proven ability to operationalize governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlan), and support metadata lineage and policy enforcement

Experience supporting or helping shape TPM communities of practice and cross-team delivery frameworks

Proficient in Agile development, JIRA/Confluence, and managing team capacity and throughput

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

Option 2: 8 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

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

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