(USA) Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Technical Program Management leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining clear goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. This role requires expertise in program planning, technical solution design, and risk mitigation to ensure scalable, high-quality outcomes. The position involves managing a team of TPMs, optimizing processes, and fostering effective communication with stakeholders to align priorities and resolve challenges. The successful candidate will leverage systems thinking and leadership skills to advance initiatives that enhance operational excellence and innovation within a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

About the team:

Our team leads strategic initiatives with full ownership, ensuring transparency and timely delivery across complex programs. We apply advanced program and risk management skills to define goals, develop comprehensive delivery plans, and manage dependencies that drive cross-functional collaboration. Focused on operational excellence, the team translates business strategies into measurable outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and challenge resolution. Committed to continuous improvement, we foster a results-driven environment that supports impactful business value delivery and innovation across technical and program management disciplines. Leadership, systems thinking, and executive communication are key to our success.

What you''ll do:

• Be a leader in AI transformation to shape TPM best practices.
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale technical programs, managing cross-functional dependencies and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery.
• Define program goals, stage gates, and critical paths while driving clarity and alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure sound technical practices are implemented across engineering solutions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program momentum and quality outcomes.
• Mentor team members on best practices, promote continuous improvement, and implement automation to enhance program efficiency.
• Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders and executives.

What you''ll bring:

• Extensive experience in program management, including planning, execution, and risk mitigation for large-scale, complex technical initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple workstreams.
• Proficiency in systems thinking and technical expertise in software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, and service management frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to align stakeholders, manage expectations, and deliver clear, concise program updates.
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to develop scalable, repeatable processes and improve operational excellence.

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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock