Principal, Technical Program Manager

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Program Planning DevelopmentRequires knowledge ofProgram management techniques tools and frameworks Benefits analysis Program planning tools and techniques Communication tools and processesTo define goals stage gates critical delivery paths and key deliverables for largescale programs that incorporate multiple programs with dependencies across multiple areas of work timelines and resource constraints Secures commitments for program scopes delivery dates and resources and manages crossfunctional dependencies across multiple areas of work Resolves ambiguous situations with conflicting business and product strategies and independently drives clarity to program teamsleadership on strategy and endtoend technology solutions Identifies synergies overlaps and waste for program tracks across multiple areas of work and mentors team members Drives initiatives to improve ways of workingTechnical ExpertiseRequires knowledge ofTechniques to translate requirements for software for example design architecture testing hardware for example system design hardware selection assets or platform capabilities cloud infrastructure pipeline orchestration database network Systemplatform design concepts components and architecture Emerging tools and technologiesProductFeature Technical Design Services APIs and technologies within assigned teamsareas Software platforms andor Information security standards and guidelines Infrastructure components for example network storage compute cloud data and development platforms Hardwaresoftware lifecycles EOL upgrades migrations Site Reliability Engineering concepts observability monitoring preproduction checklists incident management Cloud computing technologies Service management concepts ITIL frameworkTo participate in endtoend discussions for highlevel system solution design of simplemediumcomplexity systems and demonstrates an understanding of design choices for scalability high availability and performance Ensures dependencies between system contracts are robust and avoid upstream and downstream OEproduction issues during development changes Directs the identification investigation reporting and followup for resolution of defectsbugs raised during testing processes or postproduction Independently clarifies requirements with engineering teams through verbal written or diagrams of simple system architecture and translates product feature requirement needs into technical designs or details Understands dependencies between capabilities software systems services across assigned pillars Identifies similar capabilities during planning and execution cycles across various products for possible software reuse opportunities Ensures effective rollforward and rollback plans are in place for every release Ensures monitoring and alerting are set up and ensures effective operational excellence frameworks are implemented Establishes endtoend delivery plans based on impacts and interdependencies between applicationsFor example Systems and services across item and customer lifecycles infrastructure for example OS Network Stores Compute Cloud and security to ensure quality outcomes for new initiatives and the modernization for example EOL Legacy system retirement Upgrades of existing technology stacks Independently identifies patterns and explores possible solutions to leverage existing capabilities and technology strategies to avoid duplications For a moderately complex initiative independently translates end outcomes into systemplatformsecuritylevel elements across multiple engineering componentsteams to ensure desire goals are achieved Proposes frameworks tools and methodologies that can be adopted to drive automation across initiatives Establishes methods for effective launch and postlaunch by assessing engineering practices for resting triage and maintenance under guidance Assist in the creation of simple modular extensible and functional design for a productsolution in adherence to requirementsLeveraging Domain KnowledgeRequires knowledge ofEssential aspects of a specific businessdomain area Industry trends market segments and competitor activities Domainrelated terms and success metrics relevant to program contextTo demonstrate an awareness of various principles processes relevant technology ways of working and terminologies across a domain Extends program plans to incorporate elements of communications marketing and field service management Leads discussions and conducts impact analysisdue diligence to guide decisions on build versus buy Identifies areas for the implementation of new processes automation techniques and updated ways of working while understanding the impacts on interdependent domains Proactively researches new processes and automation techniques used across domains and industries to influence product roadmapsDeliver Program ResultsRequires knowledge ofRisk management methodologies Project management tools techniques and methodologies Project tracking tools dashboards and reports Financial management tools and processes Budgeting and internal and external programs Change management Critical paths Negotiation methodologiesTo drive monitoring for multiple programs and decomposes performance metrics for programs into measures for different projects Independently identifies key risks determines severity creates mitigation plan determines likelihoods and manages issues to unblock a program with little guidance Assesses and manages the likelihood and impacts on multiple areas of workEscalates issues to relevant stakeholders to unblock teams Ensures the effective use of program budgets by ensuring teams work together on the highest value efforts for example clear priorities resource alignment and are unblocked in completing those efforts for example tracking and managing dependencies Ensures systems underutilized are released for example staging and testing environments scaled down after production release Identifies existing work that no longer brings enough added value Owns and drives complex largescale program executes lifecycles and mentors team members on best practices Dynamically reassesses and refines roadmaps navigating through changes to arrive at paths to green for programs at risk Proactively implements processes and tactics to accelerate timelines Defines implements and improves standard scalable measurable and repeatable workflows and processes for crossfunctional teams Defines goals and objectives for a vague program and breaks the program down into subprojects and subprocesses that can be executed in parallel by various teams Simplifies concurrent deliverables and seamlessly manages queuing for engineering teams spanning development cycles and testing progress for multiple teams across a program Defines and establishes prioritization frameworks for the dynamic resequencing of a portfolio of initiatives Influential Communication for AlignmentRequires knowledge ofApplication and allocation of business communication stylestechniques Communication channelsmediums Program management documents Qualitative and quantitative data management for example feedback facts analysisTo proactively communicate progress and risks and engages with core teams to resolve issues while updating broader teams and stakeholders on progress Understands communication styles and needs of stakeholders and core program team members and uses varying communication styles as needed to achieve consensusalignment Independently prepares clear concise logically structured and meaningful reportsmaterials using relevant data Seeks and provides constructive feedback anticipates needsquestions and responds with actionable feedback Communicates complex information to large and audience verbally in smalllarge meetings as well as through written emails and artifacts Coordinates and produces documents that communicate project strategy status scope timelines task planning action items risks issues dependencies test planning or rollout planning and manages complex changesAnalytical Problem SolvingRequires knowledge ofData analysis and research Problemsolving techniques and frameworks Datadriven and factbased decisionmaking techniquesmethodologies Impact analysis and course correction techniquesmethodologies Precedence and use cases for business problems Barriers to effective problem solving for example confirmation bias mental set functional fixedness groupthink paradigm blindnessTo define program success metrics through the extraction of insights Identifies difficult problems and systemic gaps that may seem invisibleavoidable on assigned programs Extracts insights and promotes the value of insight extraction from multiple data sources Leads problemsolving efforts for complex and ambiguous problems questions assumptions to clarify articulation of the problem and coaches team members Mentors team members on factfinding techniques diagnostic tools and judgment to identify and break down business problemsProgram Stakeholder ManagementRequires knowledge ofStakeholder identification and engagement Processes and ways of working across various groups Relationship management techniques Techniques to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities and ambiguity Stakeholder management strategyTo independently engage with the identified program stakeholders based on defined cadence to align and share regular updates Independently builds relationships with program stakeholders and aligns stakeholders on roles responsibilities ways of working and cadences at various stages of program execution Independently ensures that all dependent teams and stakeholders have accurate and thorough understanding of different stakeholder perspectives and overall project goals timelines and deliverables Coordinates with stakeholders in ambiguous scenarios and ensures stakeholder alignment during and after minor setbacks blockers and obstacles Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learningProvides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplacePromotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door PolicyEnsures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events Respect the Individual Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a highperforming team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team membersRespect the Individual Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customermember and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishmentsRespect the Individual Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and actionAct with Integrity Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our valuesAct with Integrity Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware honest and transparentServe our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembersServe our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategyStrive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of workingAt 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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

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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.

  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.