Director, Product Development - Pets

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401(k) matching & stock purchase

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR, seeks a Director, Product Development to oversee complex product lifecycles, align offerings with customer needs, and drive strategic initiatives across the Pets Brand Team.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, analyze market trends, develop financial strategies, and mentor teams while delivering innovative solutions that support long-term growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area
• Or 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area
• 1 year’s supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of complex product specifications throughout the product lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive initiatives, resolve issues, and maintain product alignment
• Conduct industry benchmarking to identify trends and inform product strategies
• Oversee cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
• Develop and implement business strategies based on data analysis and market insights
• Drive financial performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing product profitability
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Product lifecycle management

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field

Tools

VBA

SQL

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: The (USA) Director, Product Development leads the management of complex product lifecycles, ensuring alignment with customer needs and quality standards through collaboration with internal and external partners. This role drives strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and business growth by analyzing market trends, developing financial strategies, and optimizing product offerings. The director oversees cross-functional teams, fosters continuous improvement, and provides leadership in talent development while maintaining high standards of integrity and compliance. This position is critical in delivering innovative solutions that support long-term business objectives and customer satisfaction.

About the team: The Walmart Pets Brand Team is dedicated to shaping the future of pet care by developing trusted, customer-focused brands that deliver quality, value, and innovation. The team integrates brand strategy, customer insights, product development, design, merchandising, and marketing to create distinctive products and experiences. Operating at the intersection of deep customer understanding and Walmart’s extensive reach, the team identifies emerging needs and translates them into compelling products and brand stories. Collaborating across functions and with external partners, the team drives growth and strengthens the portfolio to meet evolving pet care demands.

• Lead the development and management of complex product specifications throughout the product lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive initiatives, resolve issues, and maintain product alignment.
• Conduct industry benchmarking to identify trends and inform product strategies.
• Oversee cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Develop and implement business strategies based on data analysis and market insights.
• Drive financial performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing product profitability.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Proven leadership experience managing product lifecycle from development through delivery, ensuring quality and alignment with customer needs.
• Expertise in cross-functional project management, collaborating effectively with internal and external partners to drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct industry benchmarking, root cause analysis, and financial modeling for cost reduction and sales growth.
• Ability to develop and implement business strategies, including long-range planning and resource evaluation.
• Experience in talent development, coaching, and building high-performing teams aligned with company values.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and provide clear progress updates to senior leadership.

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. 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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. 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.Walmart . The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area
• or 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
• 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

• Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages
• Creative design software
• Cross-functional project management
• Financial modeling
• Manufacturing, product development, or packaging
• Microsoft Office
• Masters: Arts
• Masters: Business
• Masters: ScienceProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
• Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart 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. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

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100% covered

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Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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