(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager - Technology ID-2043

January 6, 2025

**Please note that Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.**

Are you a leader in software/application development project management? Walmart is hiring a Staff Technical Program Manager with at least 7+ years of experience leading large-scale software/application development projects! As a seasoned professional, you'll bring your expertise to drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects while possessing the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations. Your proficiency in Agile methods and enterprise software engineering programs, coupled with your experience using project management tools, will ensure seamless project execution. As a champion of product vision, strategy, and roadmap, you'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills to document and communicate project commitments, progress status, issues, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership. With strong collaboration skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, and the ability to build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders, you'll succeed in this role.

About the Team :

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance, and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Movement. That's the secret to Walmart's supply chain. We move products to 200 million customers through more than 11,000 stores. And, as our customers move to digital, we're moving with them. We are an agile and dynamic business, and our products and initiatives are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to provide the best retail experience for our customers - be it online or in stores. A line of code can change the way the world shops. Join our team of technologists and be on the forefront of a smarter future - put your career on the move with us. Based in Sunnyvale, we are a division of Walmart Global Tech that is pushing the boundaries for the entire company that will impact millions of customers' daily lives. If enhancing real-world experiences with technology is your passion, keep on reading!

What you'll do :

Manage multiple highly complex projects or a large complex Care applications programs by driving projects through the lifecycle phases to successful completion as defined in project's charter; serving as the program lead for multiple projects; developing and maintaining a project schedule to track milestones; developing and executing plans for managing risk; escalating project-related issues to management in accordance with project guidelines and requirements; managing project change control processes; coordinating production issue resolution; interpreting data to help guide teams towards issue resolution and risk management; making recommendations regarding solutions to problems or issues; and presenting project status updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and apply this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
Model compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
Act as an altruistic servant leader and are consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset; foster an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibit resilience in the face of setbacks.
Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicate with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Create a discipline and focus around developing talent; promote an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empower associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognize others' contributions and accomplishments.

What you'll bring :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 9+ years of technical project or program management experience OR Master's degree in Computer science, Information Technology with 7+years of technical project or program management experience.
Have experience with Agile methods including Scrum and Kanban.
Have enterprise software engineering program management experience for full SDLC.
Have experience using product backlog management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project for planning, execution, and release transparency. Should be able to build a project plan - milestones with work breakdown.
Ability to articulate technical concepts in business terms through MS Office tools including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
You champion product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the product area in support of corporate goals and objectives
You drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects spread across various domains and geographies.
You drive project implementation and deployment for large, complex, and ambiguous projects.
You are a proactive problem solver who operates effectively and independently, even in areas of uncertainty and ambiguity.
You are a team player, with the courage to drive change through disruption while maintaining a respect for the team.
You possess strong collaboration skills and approach problems with positive intent while driving towards resolution.
You have great attention to detail and exceptional follow through.
You have strong business acumen and demonstrate proficiency in general business disciplines.
You can perform successfully in a high performing environment with tight deadlines and manage expectations.
You can build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Have excellent verbal and written communications skills to document and communicate project commitments, progress status, issues, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.

Nice to Haves

Industry certifications which may include Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agelist, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

About Walmart Global Tech :
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, Hybrid work :
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits :
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer :
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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