(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager (USA) ISD Office - DGTC AR BENTONVILLE Home Office

Position Summary... What youll do... Role summary: The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale technology programs, ensuring alignment across multiple teams and dependencies. This role drives clarity in ambiguous situations, manages risks, and oversees end-to-end delivery of scalable technical solutions. The position requires expertise in system architecture, program management frameworks, and stakeholder communication to optimize workflows and improve operational excellence. The incumbent mentors team members, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to achieve strategic business outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. About the team: Our team of Technical Program Managers and Project Managers leads complex, strategic initiatives spanning multiple business segments and security domains, including Ingress, Egress, Network, Endpoint, OT/IoT, and AI. We focus on maintaining a secure operating environment by preventing fraud, detecting threats, and managing digital risk and access. Committed to mitigating attack risks and supporting cloud transformation, the team integrates variety of expertise to uphold security and reliability. Through effective program and stakeholder management, we drive continuous improvement and deliver impactful results aligned with organizational objectives. What youll do: • Define and manage large-scale technical programs with multiple dependencies, ensuring clear goals, stage gates, and key deliverables. • Lead cross-functional teams to secure commitments on scope, resources, and delivery dates while resolving conflicting priorities. • Translate product requirements into scalable technical designs, ensuring system reliability, performance, and operational excellence. • Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage issues to maintain program health and timelines. • Communicate progress and risks effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment and informed decision-making. • Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable workflows, automation, and best practices across programs, by maintaining bias for action and balancing Security. • Mentor team members on program management techniques and technical solution delivery. What youll bring: • Extensive experience in program and project management, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement across complex, cross-functional initiatives. • Strong technical expertise in system architecture, software and hardware lifecycle management, cloud infrastructure, and service management frameworks. • Proven ability to define and execute scalable, measurable workflows and delivery plans for large-scale technical programs. • Skilled in analyzing performance metrics, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement processes. • Excellent communication skills to align magnitude of stakeholders and convey complex technical information clearly. • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities using data-driven methodologies and impact analysis. At arenaflex, 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 Live Better U is a arenaflex-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in arenaflex and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by arenaflex. 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.arenaflex. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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 arenaflex’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America arenaflex 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. 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