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Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager - AI/ML & Data Platforms

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a multinational tech-powered retailer seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager specializing in AI/ML and Data Platforms. The role involves leading the delivery of enterprise-wide data products, ensuring compliance and measurable business value while collaborating with various teams to optimize data access and analytics across global markets.

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Responsibilities

Translate strategic AI/ML and data platform goals into executable delivery plans for assigned products

Own delivery of data products, coordinating across engineering, product, and market teams to ensure scope clarity, milestone tracking, and market readiness

Manage program planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement across clusters

Support phased AI/ML deployments, localization, and compliance readiness for each product

Ensure disciplined execution and risk mitigation across assigned initiatives

Deliver SSOT platforms and data products with embedded observability, billing, metering, and intelligent telemetry

Ensure infrastructure readiness for AI-first data pipelines and ML workloads

Implement and maintain security controls, including access management and auditability

Collaborate with legal, privacy, and security teams to ensure adherence to international regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, LGPD)

Promote adoption of standardized data governance frameworks and access controls

Partner with Domain TPMs and data science teams to integrate GenAI, AGI, ASI, and multi-agent models into product delivery

Ensure observability and lifecycle management of AI/ML models within assigned platforms

Support AI-first design principles and multi-agent orchestration in collaboration with engineering teams

Govern AI/ML enablement across product clusters, including bias mitigation and model performance tracking

Collaborate with data engineering, platform architects, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency

Govern product analytics including usage metrics, incident impact, and stakeholder feedback

Promote data literacy and usage maturity across assigned teams and markets

Contribute to TPM best practices and delivery rituals that scale operational efficiency

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementData ArchitectureAI/ML EnablementCloud PlatformsAgile DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementAnalytical MindsetCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

7 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area

Strong technical acumen in architecture, cloud, security, data modeling, and system integration

Experience with Agile development methodologies, JIRA/Confluence, and managing throughput across teams

Proven ability to manage complex programs with cross-functional dependencies

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in international and multi-market contexts

Analytical, organized, and data-driven mindset with a focus on execution and impact

Preferred

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

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

Knowledge of accessibility best practices

Benefits

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.