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Walmart Canada · 2 months ago

Staff, Technical Program Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $286K/yr

15+ years exp

Walmart Inc. is a world leader in retail and technology innovation, seeking a Staff, Technical Program Manager to join their Global Technology team. This role involves managing large-scale software development programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance customer experience.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Managing large software development programs

Working closely with architects, engineering, product, design and business leaders

Defining goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale programs

Establishing a resource capacity allocation process and tools to transform the planning process

Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Walmart

Navigating setbacks or obstacles that may arise in project execution

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementSoftware DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectureRetail/eCommerce ExperienceAgile MethodologiesChange ManagementRisk ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingProject Management ToolsJIRAConfluenceTableauAI ExperienceWeb Accessibility KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent

Overall 15+ years of experience in software development & delivery within a related industry managing aggressive schedules and significant business impact

Minimum 7 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager/TPM

Minimum 5 years of experience in retail/eCommerce domain

Experienced in supporting and executing a large software portfolio, collaborating with multiple business stakeholders

Experienced in system/platform design concepts, architecture, UX design, services, APIs, and technologies

Build positive relationships and collaborate with product managers to understand target personas and business process needs, which you will then translate into features and user stories that engineers will leverage to iterate products quickly

Experienced working in a KPI driven agile environment with multiple x-functional teams

Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a love for data and solving complex problems

Expertise in change & risk management methodologies, project management tools, techniques, project tracking tools, dashboards, and reports

Strong communicator in both verbal and written forms and are equally adept in communicating upwards, outwards, and downward

Deep understanding of JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, etc. would be advantageous

Experience in AI, GenAI, Agentic AI will be a huge plus

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

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