(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager

$143,000 - $286,000/Yr

Walmart - Sunnyvale, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

Sam's Club eCommerce is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead technical program execution in the Scan & Go, Transactions, and Platform areas. This role involves managing large and complex initiatives that support Sam's growth and member strategies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the eCommerce experience for members.

Responsibilities

• Work with product managers, architects, and engineering leaders to define and scope large and complex initiatives.
• Build Discovery and Execution plans that include coordination of numerous cross-functional teams.
• Lead multiple teams of engineers to deliver cross-functional initiatives.
• Identify, track, and manage risks and issues that threaten project or program success.
• Communicate to team members, peers, and leadership in a way that supports effective program execution.
• Drive consistency and improvement in technical program execution, including standardization of practices and tooling.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering management and stakeholders, including senior leadership, business partners, and external vendors.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, incorporating new technologies and methodologies into project management practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a technical program manager leading large and cross-functional initiatives.
• Previous experience as a systems or software engineer, contributing to design and architecture discussions.
• Experience in the eCommerce industry, ideally retail eCommerce, to understand the technical and functional landscape.
• Skilled communicator comfortable communicating with senior leadership up to and including VP or SVP.
• Several years of experience using Jira and Confluence to manage and track program execution.
• High level of integrity and respect for individuals.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Project Management.
• Master's degree in Business Administration with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, or information systems.
• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Incentive awards for performance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program for associates.