(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Principal Technical Program Manager

Are you passionate about architecting transformative technology solutions that redefine the associate and candidate experience at scale? Do you thrive in driving strategic programs that span enterprise systems and global teams? If you bring deep Workday and OpenStack expertise, along with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence across organizations, this is your opportunity to shape the future of Walmart's Global People Systems.

Join our visionary People Technology engineering organization as a Principal Technical Program Manager, where you'll lead high-impact programs, define technical strategy, and deliver foundational capabilities that empower millions of Walmart associates worldwide.

About the Team

The Enterprise People Technology team at Walmart Global Tech is responsible for delivering scalable, intuitive, and secure HR technology solutions across the enterprise. Our work enables every associate and manager to focus on what matters mostserving our customers and membersby simplifying and modernizing the tools they use every day.

About the Role

As a Principal TPM, you will serve as a strategic leader and technical authority across multiple programs and platforms, including Workday and OpenStack. You'll drive enterprise-wide initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the roadmap, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions that elevate Walmart's People Technology ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Program Leadership: Own the delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs that span multiple business units and geographies. Define program vision, success metrics, and execution strategy.
• Enterprise Architecture Alignment: Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure Workday and OpenStack solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Walmart's enterprise standards.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Influence senior leaders across HR, Tech, and Business functions. Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes with clarity and confidence.
• Technical Oversight: Guide the design, integration, and optimization of Workday Recruiting, Reporting, and Core HCM modules. Ensure robust data flows, system uptime, and compliance.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Coach Staff TPMs and other team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Risk & Change Management: Anticipate and mitigate risks across programs. Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
• Operational Excellence: Drive best practices in program tracking, issue resolution, and documentation using tools like Jira, ServiceNow, and Confluence.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: stock.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications

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.

Primary Location

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.