Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

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The (USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality outcomes within resource and timeline constraints. The manager proactively identifies risks, streamlines processes, and mentors teams to enhance performance. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to influence alignment and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives across multiple domains, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in a dynamic environment.

The Tech Strategy team drives Walmart’s global technology vision by delivering data-driven insights and comprehensive portfolio governance. This team excels in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology enablement to create scalable solutions with measurable business impact. Focused on 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 foster innovation and operational excellence across complex programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment of technology strategies on a global scale.

• Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and timelines.
• Lead end-to-end design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system scalability.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies, risks, and ambiguities to maintain program momentum.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance engineering efficiency and delivery velocity.
• Engage stakeholders to secure alignment, communicate progress, and facilitate decision-making.
• Monitor program performance, manage budgets, and adjust plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and communication.

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and resource alignment for large-scale technical initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and drive consensus across complex programs.
• Strong technical expertise in system design, cloud infrastructure, software lifecycle, and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and fact-based decision-making to define success metrics and optimize program outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to influence, align, and mentor teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated capability to implement process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

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 you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For…