Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

The (USA) Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end technology solutions. This role requires expertise in system design, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement to ensure quality outcomes and efficient delivery. The manager proactively resolves ambiguities, mentors teams, and implements scalable workflows while leveraging data-driven insights to guide decision-making. With a focus on continuous improvement and strategic alignment, this position fosters collaboration across multiple domains to achieve business objectives and advance technology initiatives effectively. 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 includes global supply chain integration, marketplace growth, and customer-focused delivery and returns solutions. Utilizing advanced technology, data insights, and domain expertise, the team ensures Walmart Marketplace remains agile, reliable, and ready 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, timelines, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Drive end-to-end system and solution design, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and manage stakeholder expectations to maintain program momentum.
• Implement process improvements and automation to enhance team efficiency and delivery velocity.
• Mentor team members on best practices in program management, technical design, and communication.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide decision-making and optimize program outcomes.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve strategic technology initiatives.

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and resource alignment for large-scale, complex initiatives.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder engagement to secure buy-in and resolve conflicts effectively.

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

• Skilled in process improvement, automation, and driving scalable, repeatable workflows to enhance engineering velocity.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement.

• Effective communication skills to influence and align teams and stakeholders toward common goals., 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 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.

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 5 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.

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• Military leave

• Parental leave

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance, 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock