Staff, Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead high-priority initiatives across Search and Walmart Commerce Platform (WCP) Market Onboarding for international markets, including Mexico, Canada, Chile, and Central America. This high-impact role drives cross-functional programs at the intersection of search technology, platform scalability, and market expansion. The ideal candidate will own end-to-end program execution, manage complex dependencies, mitigate risks, and align stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams. Success in this role requires strong technical acumen, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that accelerate growth and enhance customer experiences.

About the team:

Walmart International Tech builds eCommerce platforms serving millions worldwide. The Technical Program Management team plays a key role in delivering impactful solutions that enhance customer experience and support business growth. Operating from Sunnyvale and the India Development Center, the team applies disciplined program management to coordinate complex initiatives. Collaborating closely with engineering and product teams, they ensure seamless execution, drive process improvements, and manage cross-functional dependencies. The team emphasizes clear communication, strategic planning, and continuous innovation to deliver scalable, high-quality technology solutions aligned with Walmart’s global goals.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and drive strategic programs across Search and Walmart Commerce Platform (WCP) Market Onboarding for international markets.
• Own end-to-end program execution, from planning and prioritization through delivery and operational readiness.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Business teams to align goals, requirements, and roadmaps.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations to ensure predictable delivery.
• Drive technical initiatives that improve search relevance, platform scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Establish program governance, track key metrics, and provide clear communication to stakeholders and leadership.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize execution, accelerate market expansion, and enhance customer experiences.

Project/Program Management, Technical Leadership, Search Technology, Functional Programming Languages, Cross-Functional, Risk Management, Customer Experience, Onboarding, Project/Program Management, Product Engineering, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of Technical Program Management experience leading software delivery programs with significant business impact.
• Expertise in program management, Agile methodologies, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional execution.
• Strong technical foundation in SDLC, system architecture, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and scalable platform design.
• Experience leading Search, Personalization, Recommendation Systems, and AI/ML initiatives, including relevance, ranking, experimentation, and user analytics.
• Proven ability to partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Operations teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Proficiency with Jira, Jira Align, BigPicture, and related program management tools.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart., The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock