Walmart USA Distinguished Technical Program Manager 

United States, Washington, Bellevue 

428593335

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead and manage large-scale, highly complex technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading cross team and product initiatives with proven skills in translating software requirements and system design concepts into end-to-end solution requirements; proactively working across multiple engineering workstreams to establish and rationalize framework for initiative plan, drive alignment and progress/velocity in deliverables. This role involves defining technical program/initiative goals, securing commitments, managing cross-functional dependencies, and resolving ambiguous situations. Additionally, the individual will lead end-to-end system design, ensure quality outcomes, and executive engagement. Strong stakeholder management, influential communication, and analytical problem-solving skills are essential to drive program success and achieve business goals.

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Techniques for translating software requirements

· System/platform design concepts and architecture

· Product/Feature Technical Design

· Services, APIs, and technologies

· Software, platforms, and Information security standards

· Infrastructure components, cloud computing technologies, etc.

Responsibilities:

· Lead and broker agreement on end-to-end, high-level system/solution design.

· Proactively identify system limitations and rationalize architectural decisions.

· Establish processes and guidelines for effective defect management.

· Review delivery plans and ensure quality outcomes for new initiatives and modernization of existing technology stacks.

· Mentor team members and implement tools to increase the velocity of engineering teams.

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Program management techniques, tools, and frameworks

· Benefits analysis

· Program planning tools and techniques

· Communication tools and processes

Responsibilities:

· Define goals, stage gates, critical delivery paths, and key deliverables for large-scale programs with multiple dependencies.

· Secure commitments for program scopes, delivery dates, and resources.

· Manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve ambiguous situations with conflicting business and product strategies.

· Identify synergies, overlaps, and waste across multiple areas of work.

· Mentor team members and drive initiatives to improve ways of working.

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Risk management methodologies

· Project management tools and techniques

· Change management and negotiation methodologies

Responsibilities:

· Drive monitoring for multiple programs and decompose performance metrics.

· Identify key risks, create mitigation plans, and manage issues to unblock programs.

· Ensure effective use of program budgets and resource alignment.

· Own and drive complex, large-scale programs and refine roadmaps dynamically.

· Define and improve standard, scalable workflows and processes for cross-functional teams.

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Business communication styles and techniques

· Communication channels/mediums

· Program management documents

· Qualitative and quantitative data management

Responsibilities:

· Guide and influence program participants/stakeholders to focus on decision points and solutions.

· Mentor team members on communication styles and leverage fact-based data.

· Lead complex discussions and present non-partisan points of view to drive alignment.

· Create artifacts that provide streamlined overviews and navigate complex changes.

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Data analysis and research

· Problem-solving techniques and frameworks

· Data-driven and fact-based decision-making techniques

· Impact analysis and course correction techniques

· Barriers to effective problem solving

Responsibilities:

· Define program success metrics through insight extraction.

· Identify difficult problems and systemic gaps.

· Lead problem-solving efforts for complex problems and mentor team members.

Key Knowledge Areas:

· Stakeholder identification and engagement

· Processes and ways of working across various groups

· Relationship management techniques

· Techniques to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities and ambiguity

Responsibilities:

· Engage stakeholders to inform about program priorities and streamline processes.

· Secure stakeholder buy-in for program roadmaps and drive consensus.

· Resolve conflicts and foster understanding among stakeholders on significant program changes.

· Build high-performing, diverse teams and create equitable experiences.

· Develop talent through feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

· Build strong, trusting relationships and work collaboratively.

Acts with Integrity:

· Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

· Ensure teams follow the law, code of conduct, and company policies.

· Act as an altruistic servant leader and model the Walmart values.

· Deliver business results while putting the customer/member first.

· Adopt a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, and customer insights.

· Consistently raise the bar and seek continuous improvement.

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.