Staff Technical Program Manager

Walmart

. Drive data requirements into release cycles for third-party enterprise generative AI platforms and internally built AI platforms .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for high-complexity data and AI initiatives, with a focus on data classification, access control, and governance frameworks. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and drive cross-functional collaboration across business units to ensure effective data governance.

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Program ManagementData ClassificationVendor ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationGovernance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceAI PlatformsData Access ControlData Requirements AnalysisData Ownership Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI PlatformsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Enterprise AIInternational MarketsBusiness Unit RelationshipsRestricted Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive data requirements into release cycles for third-party enterprise generative AI platforms and internally built AI platforms
Bring new AI platforms into production
Own business unit relationships across the organization and international markets to align on data needs and priorities
Lead intake, prioritization, and governance execution for restricted data, including classification, layer placement, and access review
Land agent and prompt data across all platforms to support enterprise AI ROI reporting
Build repeatable onboarding motions for new business units without Director-level involvement
Resolve data ownership gaps across business units, including Finance, to ensure clean, sustained data landing
Manage vendor relationships and platform integrations for AI tools
Partner with business units to govern how data is classified, accessed, and used

Requirements

What you’ll need

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; OR 7 years’ experience in these areas
Proven expertise in program management, including planning, execution, and governance for high-complexity data and AI initiatives
Strong vendor management skills, with experience driving requirements into external platform release cycles
Experience owning cross-functional business unit relationships across domestic and international markets
Technical knowledge of data classification, access control, and governance frameworks for restricted or sensitive data
Effective communication skills to align stakeholders and drive consensus without direct authority
Analytical problem-solving skills to translate ambiguous governance requirements into a repeatable operating model
Ability to identify process improvements and build scalable, sustainable governance motions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO, including sick leave
Multiple health plans, including medical, vision, and dental coverage
Performance-based bonus awards
Company-paid life insurance
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 education benefit: Walmart-paid tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Paid time off and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes