Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Position: (USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager
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What you'll do...

Role summary:

The (USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end system solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality outcomes. The manager proactively identifies risks, optimizes resources, and mentors teams to enhance engineering practices and accelerate timelines. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering effective communication, this position ensures successful execution of initiatives that support business objectives and continuous improvement across multiple domains.

About the team:

The Walmart Global Tech team leads large-scale, cross-functional programs that drive innovation in supply chain and customer experience. This team manages complex technical projects using advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, AI, and real-time analytics. Members collaborate closely with software developers and stakeholders to design scalable, high-availability systems. The team emphasizes effective program management, technical design, and change management to deliver impactful solutions.

It fosters continuous improvement and operational excellence while navigating evolving business needs, ensuring alignment across multiple disciplines to achieve strategic goals and enhance customer satisfaction worldwide.

What you'll do:

* Define and manage large-scale program goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and timelines.

* Lead end-to-end technical solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system architecture standards.

* Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies, risks, and ambiguities to maintain program momentum and clarity.

* Drive process improvements, automation, and scalable workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and delivery velocity.

* Engage stakeholders to secure alignment, communicate progress, and facilitate decision-making across complex initiatives.

* Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and problem-solving methodologies.

* Monitor program performance, manage budgets, and dynamically adjust plans to achieve successful outcomes.

What you'll bring:

* Extensive experience in managing large-scale, complex technical programs with cross-functional dependencies and resource constraints.

* Proven ability to define program goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for multi-area initiatives.

* Strong expertise in technical design, including software, systems, infrastructure, and cloud technologies.

* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, securing buy-in, and resolving conflicting priorities to drive alignment.

* Proficient in risk management, issue resolution, and dynamic roadmap refinement to ensure program success.

* Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and improving processes to enhance delivery velocity and quality.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data-driven insights and influence outcomes effectively.

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 information about PTO, see  Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in…