Staff, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
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.

What you'll bring:

• 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.
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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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 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.

Primary Location...

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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.