Position Summary...

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and drive complex programs in the retail supply chain domain. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our supply chain technology by driving innovation, ensuring scalability, and enhancing efficiency. As a Principal TPM, you will work cross-functionally with engineering, product, operations, and business teams to deliver impactful solutions that optimize our supply chain processes and improve Member satisfaction.

What you'll do...

Program Leadership

• Lead end-to-end technical programs within the supply chain domain, including demand forecasting, inventory management, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery.
• Define program goals, success metrics, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all program activities, issues, and risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to design and implement scalable supply chain solutions.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to ensure alignment of technology initiatives with on-the-ground processes.
• Facilitate communication across technical and non-technical teams, bridging gaps to ensure seamless execution.

Strategic Impact

• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery of programs.
• Drive innovation in supply chain systems by incorporating emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT.
• Provide thought leadership to improve processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Stakeholder Management
• Communicate program status, milestones, and deliverables to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to support program success.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior TPMs and other team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Contribute to building best practices in program management, technical architecture reviews, and agile processes.

Leadership Expectations

• Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us
• Service to the Customer/Member: Delivers results while putting the customer first; considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop; and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
• Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; demonstrates courage and resilience; and encourages learning from mistakes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in technical program management or similar roles, with a strong background in supply chain systems or retail technology.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, including inventory management, transportation, warehouse operations, and logistics optimization.
• Hands-on experience with supply chain technologies and platforms (e.g., ERP systems, TMS, WMS, OMS).

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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Live Better U is a company 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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $95,000.00-$165,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and 6 years' technical program management experience OR 10 years' technical program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America