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Walmart Canada · 4 months ago

(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Walmart Canada is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact programs within their People Technology engineering organization. This role will involve driving strategic initiatives, influencing architectural decisions, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance Walmart's Global People Systems.

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Responsibilities

Own the delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs that span multiple business units and geographies. Define program vision, success metrics, and execution strategy

Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure Workday and OpenStack solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Walmart’s enterprise standards

Influence senior leaders across HR, Tech, and Business functions. Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes with clarity and confidence

Guide the design, integration, and optimization of Workday Recruiting, Reporting, and Core HCM modules. Ensure robust data flows, system uptime, and compliance

Coach Staff TPMs and other team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Anticipate and mitigate risks across programs. Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption

Drive best practices in program tracking, issue resolution, and documentation using tools like Jira, ServiceNow, and Confluence

Qualification

Workday expertiseOpenStack expertiseProgram management toolsAgile methodologiesStrategic thinkingRisk managementChange managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

10+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale HR technology programs, preferably within Walmart or similarly complex environments

Expert-level proficiency in Workday (including Studio, Prism, and Reporting) and OpenStack platforms

Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of influencing across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Advanced knowledge of program management tools and methodologies (Agile, SAFe, etc.)

Demonstrated success in mentoring senior-level TPMs and driving cross-functional alignment

Growth mindset, with a passion for innovation, simplification, and delivering measurable business impact

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Option 2: 8 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Preferred

Certification in Project Management

Master's degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 4 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