(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

World's largest retailer on a mission to help people save money and live better through retail innovation and technology.
$143,000 - $286,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For (USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to join their International eCommerce Engineering teams based in Sunnyvale. This role sits at the intersection of technology and retail innovation, working to revolutionize how people shop worldwide.

The position offers an opportunity to drive significant impact at scale, managing complex technical programs that shape the future of global eCommerce. You'll be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring successful delivery of major initiatives that support Walmart International's business goals.

As a Staff TPM, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and distributed systems, collaborating with architects, engineering managers, and tech leads to ensure systems are production-ready and observable. The role requires deep technical understanding, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Key responsibilities include managing complex Agile software development programs, building and executing roadmaps, coordinating geographically distributed teams, and driving technical decisions that impact millions of customers globally. You'll need to balance technical depth with program management expertise, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining high standards for service excellence.

The position offers competitive compensation ($143,000-$286,000 annually) plus performance bonuses and stock options. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, paid parental leave, and education assistance. This is an opportunity to work with one of the world's largest retailers, driving technical innovation that impacts how people shop globally.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of technical program management experience, strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud technologies, and proven success leading complex technical initiatives. You'll join a culture that values diversity, innovation, and technical excellence, working from Walmart's Silicon Valley hub in a collaborative, in-person environment.

This role offers the unique opportunity to drive technical innovation at massive scale while working with some of the brightest minds in retail technology. You'll be at the forefront of retail's digital transformation, helping Walmart achieve its mission of helping people save money and live better through technology.

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Responsibilities For (USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

  • Drive complex programs for Walmart International eCommerce Engineering
  • Develop broad domain and technical knowledge
  • Influence executives and communicate across all levels
  • Understand and manage technical dependencies between cross-functional teams
  • Setup technology reviews and build consensus
  • Manage complex Agile software development programs
  • Build roadmaps and lead large, cross-functional teams
  • Develop program/project/release plans and timelines
  • Drive communication with key Business Stakeholders
  • Perform statistical analysis to identify data trends and calculate KPIs

Requirements For (USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

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  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Master's and 8 years full lifecycle technical program management experience OR Master of Science and 5 years technical program management experience
  • Experience using multiple development approaches (Agile, Kanban)
  • Experience in working with global and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
  • Experience with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Understanding of large scale distributed systems and Cloud native application development
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand technical designs
  • Analytical skills with data sets and intermediate knowledge of statistics

Benefits For (USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
Equity
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability

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