(USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define, articulate, and execute multi-year roadmaps that align with Walmart's business and technology strategy. Influence business and technology direction and drive clear work prioritization.
• Serve as a key thought partner to Engineering and Product leaders, guiding architecture and platform decisions for scalability, resilience, and innovation.
• Lead end-to-end program delivery across business units, functions, and technology stacks, from ideation through execution and adoption.
• Coordinate across global teams, aligning stakeholders, removing blockers, and ensuring execution matches strategic intent.
• Drive adoption of lean and effective technical program management frameworks, tools, and metrics to enhance performance and predictability.
• Coach and mentor program managers and engineers, fostering a high-performing team culture grounded in ownership, agility, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience leading large, complex technical programs with enterprise-level impact. Prior director-level experience a plus.
• Proven ability to connect program execution to business strategy and influence investment priorities using data and practical frameworks.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, platform technologies, infrastructure, and engineering processes. Proven ability to identify technology risks, drive decisions, and influence technology direction. Experience working with AI/ML models, natural language processing, and related technologies.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to independently drive alignment at all levels.
• Ability to lead through influence across diverse stakeholders including engineering, product, design, and operations.
• Owner's mindset, with demonstrated ability to drive customer outcomes with a sense of urgency balanced with cultivation of strong, trust-based relationships.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Commitment to continuous learning, including pursuit of relevant certifications and staying current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices.

Nice to Have

• Certification in Project Management.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 5 years' experience in product design.
• 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.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and supporting an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 9 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

Benefits & Perks

• Incentive awards for performance.
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, and multiple health plans.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses and additional compensation such as stock for certain positions.