(USA) Staff, Technical Program Manager
Irvine, CA 92618-4603
Position Summary...
Lead end-to-end delivery of next-generation TV & Audio products by owning complex, interdependent hardware NPI and software platform programs from concept through mass production. In this high-visibility Staff TPM role, you’ll align engineering, product, quality, supply chain, and global suppliers to hit critical milestones, manage risk, and ensure operational readiness for launch. You’ll drive clarity through ambiguity, balance technical tradeoffs, and help scale program management best practices across the organization.Our Program Management organization partners with Engineering and Product to bring high-quality consumer electronics to market at scale—connecting strategy to execution across hardware, software, and operations. The TV & Audio team runs cross-platform programs with multiple vendors and global partners, ensuring system-level alignment, predictable delivery, and strong launch readiness. This role reports to the Director of Technical Program Management and plays a key part in improving how we plan, track, and deliver programs across the portfolio.
What you'll do...
Lead multiple complex TV & Audio hardware and software programs across vendors, platforms, and geographies.
Own NPI execution: scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, critical path, and risk/issue management.
Drive cross-functional execution with Engineering, Product, Quality, Marketing, Legal, and Supply Chain.
Partner with ODM/SoC suppliers (including off-hours meetings) to resolve issues and coordinate releases.
Run program cadences, report status/metrics, and drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
What you’ll bring
Demonstrated experience in consumer electronics/high-tech; hands-on NPI; experience with TPM/EPM/product/engineering roles.
Proven delivery of complex, cross-functional hardware + software programs with global supplier partners.
Strong system-level technical fluency (platforms, APIs/services, reliability/observability, release/rollback readiness).
Advanced program tooling: JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Smartsheet, MS Project, PowerPoint (PMP preferred).
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 $132,000.00 - $264,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 5 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.• Option 2: 7 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 3 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...
35 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618-4603, 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.Benefits you’ll enjoy
At VIZIO, our roots are strong. We invest in our talent across all our locations – from our origins in Irvine, California to our offices around the US, including Denver, Seattle, New York, and Dallas. We’re united by our passion to bring the most detailed picture, highest-fidelity audio, and the best entertainment experience for all.
