Staff, Technical Program Manager

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Sunnyvale, CA

Staff Technical Program Manager at Walmart to lead and manage technical programs from concept to delivery, overseeing technical aspects of program development, ensuring successful project delivery, and driving technical innovation. Requires strong technical background and excellent program management skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage technical programs from concept to delivery, ensuring successful project outcomes and meeting business objectives.
  2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to define program scope, goals, and timelines.
  3. Develop and manage program plans, and resource allocation, ensuring effective use of resources and meeting program objectives.
  4. Lead and manage technical program teams, including engineers, project managers, and other technical staff, to deliver high-quality results.
  5. Identify and mitigate technical risks, and develop contingency plans to ensure program success.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in technical program management, with a focus on software development, IT, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing technical programs from concept to delivery.
  • Strong technical background, with experience in software development, IT, or a related field.
  • Excellent program management skills, with experience in project planning, and resource allocation.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in leading and managing technical teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder management and relationship-building.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in identifying and mitigating technical risks.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including design, development, testing, and deployment.

Nice to have

  • Certification in Project Management.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 3 years’ experience in product design.
  • Knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
  • Knowledge of accessibility best practices.