Principal, Technical Program Manager
Walmart
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Keep people safe by leading cross functional teams in the development and implementation of physical security focused technology.
Enterprise Safety and Security
In the Technology Strategy team, we address issues that need cross-departmental input and involvement with senior executives throughout the company. While in the commercialization team, we develop partner networks to support increased productivity, speed, and innovation. We deliver innovative, global tech powered solutions to proactively identify, prevent, and manage risks ensuring a safe, secure, sustainable future for all. We are committed to leading the business side of technology – how we operate, measure success, and implement solutions. Our team focuses on strategic portfolio acceleration, cross-segment tech enablement, portfolio foundations, and technology business operations.
What you'll do:
Support, guide, and develop the best-in-class program management solutions focused on driving delivering and executing on complex security efforts.
- Establish strong relationships with cross-functional leaders and team members. Poses strong leadership skills, great verbal and written communication skills and influence across multiple organizations.
- Ensure delivery of key projects and initiatives.
- Drive efforts utilizing your knowledge of core Project Management principles and methodologies as well as lead and provide guidance to a cross functional team consisting of engineers, product and business resources.
- Create and own program level deliverables such as roadmaps, project plans, RAID logs, scope and other typical artifacts as needed.
- Analyze development and operational quality metrics and provide/lead recommendations for continued improvement.
What you'll bring:
1. Leadership: Strong leadership skills to effectively guide and inspire their teams. Should be able to set clear goals, provide direction, and motivate team members to achieve project objectives.
2. Communication: Excellent communication skills are crucial to facilitate effective collaboration and ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page. They should be able to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner, listen actively to others, and foster open dialogue.
3. Organization and Planning: Must be highly organized and skilled in planning and prioritizing tasks. Need to develop and execute project plans, identify and manage risks, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
4. Problem-solving and Decision-making: Should possess strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Need to be able to analyze complex situations, identify potential issues, and provide innovative solutions. Should also be comfortable making difficult decisions and taking responsibility for the outcomes.
5. Adaptability: Being adaptable and flexible in their approach is essential for successfully navigating highly dynamic situations and finding alternative solutions when necessary.
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.
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.
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.
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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
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.
