(USA) Principal, Product Manager

Posted:
9/11/2024, 7:28:50 AM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Calling all passionate Product Managers ready to shape the future of retail with Walmart Global Tech!
Walmart Global Tech: Powering the Future of Retail

          Walmart Global Tech represents the fusion of Walmart's technology talent and capabilities into a unified force driving innovation and transformation in the retail industry.  This organization brings together engineers, data scientists, product managers, and other technologists from across the globe to collaborate and create cutting-edge solutions that enhance the customer experience, streamline operations, and enable growth.
          We're at the forefront of Walmart's digital transformation, emphasizing the company's commitment to leveraging technology to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape. Our mission highlights the importance of technology in shaping the future of retail and positions Walmart as a leader in this space.

Join our Platform Product Team and help build the systems that revolutionize how we do business.  We're tackling exciting challenges in areas like inventory management, market intelligence, last-mile delivery, on-demand driver networks, supply chain innovation, ev charging and renewable energy, data product management and in-store technologies. We have multiple openings across various levels, providing ample opportunities for growth and career progression within our dynamic, global organization.
          As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in developing solutions that bridge the gap between technology and customer needs. You'll collaborate across diverse, international teams, translate data insights into innovative products, and directly impact the shopping experience for millions.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

  • Are a natural storyteller, capable of crafting compelling product visions and strategies

  • Possess a data-driven mindset, using insights to prioritize initiatives and build effective roadmaps

  • Enjoy working collaboratively and building relationships across different teams and cultures

  • Are passionate about solving complex challenges with a customer-centric focus

  • Take ownership of your work and are driven to deliver tangible results


Ideally, you'll also have:

  • Product management experience in one or more of ecommerce, retail, supply chain, logistics

  • A track record of defining product vision and roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy

  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence decisions


At Walmart Global Tech, we foster a culture of innovation, global collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, all centered around empowering our customers and associates. If you're ready to make a real-world impact, contribute to the future of retail, and be part of a global technology powerhouse, we encourage you to apply! Bring your passion, ownership, and data-driven approach to our team and help us build the next generation of retail technology at Walmart Global Tech.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Product Leadership: Define and execute the overall product strategy for two or three complex product areas, ensuring alignment with the company's broader goals. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product delivery and achieve measurable business outcomes.
  • Innovation & Partnerships: Proactively identify and champion new product opportunities and strategic partnerships that expand the platform's capabilities and drive market differentiation.
  • Executive Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership to set strategic priorities, allocate resources, and communicate product vision and progress. Represent the product organization in key internal and external forums.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics and insights to guide strategic product decisions, prioritize initiatives, and measure performance. Foster a data-driven culture within the team.
  • Team Leadership & Development (When Applicable): While this role can be an individual contributor, you may also have the opportunity to lead and inspire a team of product managers, cultivating a culture of innovation and growth. Whether mentoring others or rolling up your sleeves, you'll be a driving force behind our product success.


Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in product management, with a demonstrated track record of success in leading product teams and delivering impactful results.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team of product managers.
  • Deep understanding of the retail industry and its competitive landscape, with the ability to anticipate and respond to market changes.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and execution capabilities, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving business goals.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills, fostering collaboration and driving alignment across teams and stakeholders.


About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.


Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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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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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.

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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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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, engineering, or related area and 9 years’ experience in product management. Option 2: 11 years’ experience in 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.

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related area and 8 years’ experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products, Supervisory experience, 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.

Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America