Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary…What you’ll do…Role summary:

Walmart seeks a Distinguished Technical Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale technology programs with cross-functional dependencies. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver end-to-end solutions that align with business objectives. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, manage risks, and mentor teams while ensuring quality outcomes across multiple initiatives. Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills are essential to influence stakeholders and navigate ambiguity, fostering efficient execution and continuous innovation within a dynamic environment.

The Tech Strategy team leads Walmart’s global technology vision by delivering data-driven insights and comprehensive portfolio governance. This team specializes in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology enablement to develop scalable solutions with measurable business impact. Emphasizing clear communication, goal setting, and continuous improvement, the team advances technology initiatives worldwide. Members apply expertise in program management, quantitative analysis, and performance management to drive innovation and operational excellence across complex programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment of technology strategies on a global scale.

• Define and manage goals, stage gates, and key deliverables for large-scale, multi-program initiatives with complex dependencies and resource constraints.
• Lead end-to-end technical solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
• Identify and resolve program risks, ambiguities, and conflicting priorities to maintain progress and delivery quality.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization to enhance program efficiency and engineering velocity.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to secure commitments, align priorities, and communicate program status effectively.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and problem-solving.
• Monitor program performance, manage budgets, and optimize resource allocation to achieve business outcomes.

• Proven expertise in managing large-scale, complex technical programs with multiple dependencies and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of program management tools, frameworks, and methodologies to define goals, critical paths, and deliverables.
• Ability to lead end-to-end system solution design, including software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, and security considerations.
• Experience driving process improvements, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, and conflict resolution to align priorities and secure buy-in.
• Proficient in risk management, issue mitigation, and dynamic roadmap adjustments to ensure program success.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount…