Distinguished, Technical Program Manager
IT, Operations
United States · California, USA · Texas, USA · Austin, TX, USA · Sunnyvale, CA, USA · Bellevue, WA, USA · Sunnyvale, TX, USA · Remote
USD 156k-338k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:The Distinguished, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end system solutions. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality outcomes. The position emphasizes risk management, process improvement, and mentoring team members while leveraging data-driven insights to guide decisions. The successful candidate will foster collaboration across multiple teams, streamline workflows, and implement scalable solutions that support business objectives and technology modernization initiatives.
About the team:
The Marketplace Tech team at Walmart delivers 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 spans global supply chain integration, marketplace growth, and customer-focused delivery and returns solutions. Leveraging advanced technology, data insights, and domain expertise, the team ensures Walmart Marketplace remains agile, reliable, and prepared to expand across new business models and markets, driving operational excellence and sustained growth.
What you'll do:
- Define and manage goals, stage gates, and key deliverables for large-scale, multi-program initiatives with complex dependencies and resource constraints.
- Lead end-to-end technical program planning, ensuring alignment of strategy, architecture, and delivery across cross-functional teams.
- Drive continuous process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accelerate timelines.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, securing commitments and resolving conflicts to maintain program momentum.
- Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and dynamic prioritization to keep programs on track.
- Mentor team members on technical design, communication, and program management best practices.
- Analyze data to inform decisions and optimize program outcomes.
What you'll bring:
- 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 commitments and drive consensus.
- Strong technical expertise in system and software design, cloud infrastructure, and platform architecture with a focus on scalable, modular solutions.
- Skilled in process improvement, automation, and implementing measurable workflows to enhance team efficiency and delivery velocity.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, leveraging data-driven insights to guide decisions and resolve ambiguities.
- Effective communication skills to influence outcomes and present clear, concise narratives to audiences.
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.
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11789: 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., 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.