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Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
The Walmart Marketplace organization is building the platforms and experiences that power one of the world's fastest-growing marketplaces. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will serve as the SingleThreaded Owner (STO) for large, complex, cross-functional initiatives that are critical to Marketplace growth. You will drive alignment across Product, Engineering, and Business teams, navigate ambiguity, influence executive decisions, and ensure successful delivery of strategic outcomes. This role requires exceptional technical judgment, systems thinking, program leadership, and the ability to deliver results through influence rather than authority.
About the team:
The Marketplace TPM organization partners with Business, Product and Engineering leaders to deliver Walmart's highest-priority strategic initiatives. We operate at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and business execution, leading programs that span multiple organizations and enable Marketplace to scale globally.
What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional technical programs.
• Serve as the SingleThreaded Owner (STO) from planning through delivery.
• Align Product, Engineering, and Business teams around shared outcomes.
• Drive technical discussions, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Influence executive decisions with clear data and structured tradeoffs.
• Build scalable operating mechanisms that improve execution.
• Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to increase productivity.
• Define program metrics and executive reporting.
• Remove execution bottlenecks and improve delivery predictability.
• Mentor TPMs and raise the program management bar.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years leading large-scale technical programs.
• Proven success delivering complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong technical understanding of software systems and architecture.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience driving planning, governance, and execution across organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on experience using AI and automation to improve execution.
• Ability to influence without authority and thrive in ambiguity.
• Passion for building scalable processes that improve organizational effectiveness.

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.
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-30094: 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 :
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Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.