(USA) Director, Technical Program Management

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Director, Technical Program Management leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technology programs, ensuring alignment across multiple teams and business areas. This role drives strategic decision-making, manages cross-functional dependencies, and mentors team members to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. By leveraging technical expertise and program management best practices, the director optimizes workflows, mitigates risks, and fosters effective stakeholder communication. This position is critical in advancing technology initiatives that support business objectives while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence within a dynamic environment.
About the team:
Our team leads strategic initiatives by ensuring effective planning, program tracking, and execution through strong stakeholder communication and management. We coordinate complex programs by defining goals, managing dependencies, and driving continuous improvement. Applying program and risk management techniques, we deliver scalable technology solutions while fostering collaboration across multiple areas. Leveraging expertise in technical design and systems architecture, we support seamless project execution and operational excellence. Our focus remains on aligning priorities, mitigating risks, and maintaining clear communication to achieve impactful outcomes across various programs and initiatives.
What you'll do:

• Lead and manage large-scale technical programs, defining goals, critical paths, and key deliverables across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Drive end-to-end system solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical architecture standards.
• Identify and resolve program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints to maintain delivery timelines & quality outcomes.
• Establish and improve scalable workflows, automation, & processes to enhance engineering team efficiency and velocity.
• Engage stakeholders to secure buy-in, align priorities, & communicate program status using data-driven insights.
• Mentor team members on program management best practices, technical design, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience leveraging GenAI & advanced analytics to improve planning, automate workflows & accelerate decision-making

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in program and project management, including planning, risk mitigation, and delivery of large-scale technical programs.
• Strong expertise in technical design, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure to guide end-to-end technology solutions.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional dependencies and align stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Skilled in driving process improvements, automation, and scalable workflows to enhance engineering team efficiency.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and mentor teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making and impact analysis experience.

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.
The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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., Supervisory, 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.

Primary Location...

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.