Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

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What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving clarity in ambiguous situations. This role requires expertise in system design, technical architecture, and program execution to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement while mentoring team members. The successful candidate will ensure effective communication, data-driven decision-making, and alignment across multiple teams to achieve high-quality outcomes and accelerate program delivery within a dynamic environment.

About the team:

The Marketplace Tech team at Walmart develops scalable, innovative solutions supporting a vast retail ecosystem. This multidisciplinary group of engineers, architects, and product leaders collaborates to build robust platforms for fulfillment, logistics, and seller experience. Their work spans global supply chain integration, marketplace growth, and customer-focused delivery and returns solutions. By leveraging advanced technology, data insights, and domain expertise, the team ensures Walmart Marketplace remains agile, reliable, and prepared to expand across new business models and markets, driving operational excellence and sustained growth.

What you'll do:

* Lead and coordinate large-scale technical programs, defining goals, stage gates, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.

* Drive end-to-end system solution design, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.

* Manage program risks, issues, and resource commitments to maintain delivery timelines and quality outcomes.

* Mentor team members on program management best practices, technical design, and stakeholder engagement.

* Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accelerate delivery.

* Facilitate communication and alignment among stakeholders to support program success.

* Oversee program performance metrics, continuously refining roadmaps to achieve strategic goals.

What you'll bring:

* Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and delivery of complex, large-scale technical programs.

* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and secure commitments for program scopes and resources.

* Strong technical expertise in system design, architecture, cloud infrastructure, and software lifecycle management.

* Skilled in driving process improvements, automation, and scalable workflows to enhance engineering velocity and quality outcomes.

* Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, present data-driven insights, and align teams on strategic objectives.

* Demonstrated analytical problem-solving capabilities with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

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 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,…