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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff, Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Functional Dependencies, Information Technology - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59805895-staff-technical-program-manager ## About the Role * Proven Program Expertise:Demonstrated experience in planning, execution, and risk mitigation for medium to high-complexity initiatives. * Stakeholder Alignment:Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven record of coordinating cross-functional dependencies and building relationships. * In-depth SDLC & Infrastructure Knowledge:Solid understanding of Agile methodology, system design concepts, APIs, cloud computing, and hardware/software lifecycles (EOL, upgrades, migrations). * Fact-Based Decisions:Ability to analyze data and use fact-finding techniques to improve processes and deliver measurable outcomes. * Leadership & Mentoring:Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing team members while promoting ethical standards and operational excellence. Required Knowledge * Program management techniques, tools, benefits analysis, and communication processes. * System/platform design components, cloud computing, and Site Reliability Engineering concepts. * Stakeholder identification, engagement strategy, and relationship management techniques. * Techniques to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities and ambiguity. Progression of Proficiency Expectation * Independently builds relationships and aligns stakeholders on roles, responsibilities, and cadences at various stages of program execution. Ensures that all dependent teams and stakeholders have an accurate and thorough understanding of goals, timelines, and deliverables, while successfully guiding teams through changing landscapes., Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. * Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 5 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area. * Option 2: 7 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Certification in Project Management., Master's degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 3 years' experience in product design., We value candidates with a 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. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. ## Description * Program Goals & Planning:Defines goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths for managing multiple medium- to high-complexity programs in alignment with overall strategic objectives and shifting priorities. * Dependency & Commitment Management:Independently secures commitment from teams involved and manages dependencies within your assigned area of work. * Technical Design Translation:Independently clarifies requirements with engineering teams and translates product feature needs into robust technical designs across applications, platforms, infrastructure, and security. * Technical Oversight & Best Practices:Manages design, architecture, and tradeoffs with engineering teams to ensure effective SRE frameworks (observability, monitoring, pre-production checklists, alerting) and roll-forward/roll-back plans are applied. * Ambiguity & Conflict Resolution:Resolves ambiguous situations and brings clarity to program teams on end-to-end technology solutions. Aligns stakeholders during and after setbacks, blockers, and obstacles. * Proactive Governance:Tracks multiple projects against approved milestones, quality metrics, and budgets. Negotiates against timelines, resources, and priorities to secure commitments. * Analytical Problem Solving:Maps deliverables to program success metrics. Synthesizes data from multiple vantage points (engineering excellence, product analytics, program success) into actionable insights and suggests alternative solutions. * Influential Communication:Prepares concise, logically structured reports/materials and communicates complex technical information clearly to large and diverse audiences. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Oh S***! 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