Principal Technical Program Manager

Walmart

. Lead AOP and LRP planning, financial governance, and portfolio prioritization .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial governance, AOP/LRP planning, and cloud cost optimization while effectively managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in developing scorecards and insights to drive financial efficiency and business value.

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FinOps LeadershipAOP/LRP PlanningFinancial GovernanceStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningCost OptimizationForecastingOperational ProcessesScorecard DevelopmentOKR TrackingPortfolio ManagementChargeback/ShowbackUnit CostingProduct TCO

Soft Skills

CommunicationRisk AssessmentPrioritizationCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

CapExOpExDigital AccessibilityWCAG 2.2 AA StandardsAssistive Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead AOP and LRP planning, financial governance, and portfolio prioritization
Drive cross-functional alignment across product, engineering, finance, and technology teams
Manage key stakeholders and establish effective operating cadences
Develop and scale FinOps processes, including chargeback/showback, forecasting, efficiency tracking, unit costing, and Product TCO
Drive cloud cost optimization and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency
Partner with data teams to develop scorecards, reporting, and actionable insights across CapEx, OpEx, and labor
Establish and track OKRs to measure portfolio performance and business outcomes
Prepare leadership reporting, MBRs, and portfolio updates
Manage intake, prioritization, and execution across the portfolio
Communicate portfolio performance, risks, accomplishments, investment opportunities, and business value
Help GTP assess cloud growth and investment opportunities, drive EDLC in technology, connect costs to business values and goals, and advance FinOps governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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; OR 8 years’ experience in these areas
Experience leading FinOps, financial planning, or technology portfolio management initiatives
Strong knowledge of AOP/LRP planning, financial governance, forecasting, and cost optimization
Experience establishing scalable financial and operational processes
Ability to partner across product, engineering, finance, technology, and data teams
Experience developing scorecards, reporting, and insights across CapEx, OpEx, and labor
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
Experience establishing operating cadences, tracking OKRs, and preparing leadership and MBR reporting
Ability to manage competing priorities, assess risks, and communicate business value to senior stakeholders
Certification in Project Management (preferred)
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 (preferred)
Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
Stock compensation may apply to certain positions