Group Director, Product Management - Search & Discovery Experiences

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 481,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Group Director of Product Management to lead AI-enabled search and discovery experiences across the digital ecosystem. You will set multi-year vision, define the roadmap, and guide a high‑performing product organization across Search, Discovery, and emerging shopping experiences.

You will partner with Engineering, Data Science, Design, Analytics, Advertising, Marketplace, and business leaders to translate an ambitious vision into differentiated Walmart

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 15 years' product management experience.
• Or 17 years' product management or related experience.
• Experience leading leaders and large product portfolios at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define the multi-year vision and strategy for AI-enabled shopping and agentic experiences.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for Search and Discovery experiences across Walmart surfaces.
• Build and lead a high-performing product organization across multiple levels.
• Partner with Engineering, Data Science, Design, Analytics, Advertising, Marketplace, and business leaders to translate vision into differentiated experiences.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Product leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or related area

Job description

$254,000 - $481,000/yrRegular/ Permanent

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, visionary Group Director of Product Management to lead the future of Search and Discovery Experiences across Walmart's digital ecosystem. Shopping is entering a period of fundamental change. Customers will continue to shop directly, but increasingly they will also discover, evaluate, and purchase products through AI-powered experiences and agents. This leader will define how Walmart wins in that future-creating the next generation of shopping experiences that help customers discover the right products, make decisions with confidence, and build a lasting preference for Walmart. The role combines long-term vision with near-term execution. You will set the multi-year strategy for AI-enabled shopping and agentic commerce while leading the immediate product roadmap, experimentation agenda, and operating mechanisms needed to deliver customer and business impact today. As a leader of leaders, you will build and guide a high-performing product organization across Search, Discovery, and emerging shopping experiences. You will partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, Design, Analytics, Advertising, Marketplace, and business leaders to translate an ambitious vision into differentiated experiences at Walmart scale.

What You'll Do

Define the Future of Shopping and DiscoverySet the multi-year vision and strategy for how customers discover, evaluate, and shop for products across Walmart.Define Walmart's approach to AI-enabled shopping, including how customers shop directly, how agents shop on customers' behalf, and how Walmart's experiences evolve in an increasingly agentic ecosystem.Identify the experiences, capabilities, and platform investments that will allow Walmart to lead through an uncertain and rapidly changing shopping landscape.Create a clear point of view on how Search and Discovery should help customers explore the assortment, make confident decisions, and build enduring loyalty to Walmart.Balance long-term bets with immediate customer and business opportunities, translating strategy into a sequenced, actionable roadmap.

Lead Search and Discovery ExperiencesOwn the strategy and roadmap for customer discovery experiences, including:Search and AI-powered search experiencesProduct discovery, inspiration, and exploration journeysExperiences that help customers compare products and make decisions with confidencePersonalized and context-aware discovery across Walmart surfacesEmerging conversational, multimodal, and agent-enabled shopping experiencesSearch and Discovery quality, relevance, measurement, and customer experience optimizationEstablish a unified approach to discovery that brings together customer intent, relevance, personalization, assortment exploration, and business outcomes.

Build a Rigorous Experimentation and Learning EngineEstablish a high-quality experimentation roadmap to test, learn, and iterate quickly on hypotheses about the future of shopping.Define clear customer, business, and long-term value measures for new experiences-not only immediate conversion or GMV.Partner with Data Science and Analytics to build strong evaluation frameworks, instrumentation, and decision-quality metrics.Create a culture that uses evidence to prove or disprove hypotheses, makes thoughtful tradeoffs, and scales winning experiences with speed.Ensure the organization can learn across platforms, markets, and customer segments while maintaining a high bar for customer experience.

Build and Lead a High-Performing OrganizationLead and develop a team of ambitious product leaders across multiple levels.Set clear direction, decision rights, and operating mechanisms that enable the organization to execute with focus in a highly dynamic environment.Build deep product, technical, and strategic capabilities across the team.Foster a culture of customer obsession, innovation, analytical rigor, accountability, and inclusive leadership.Inspire teams through change, providing clarity and momentum even when the path forward is not yet fully defined.

Influence Across the EnterprisePartner closely with Engineering, Data Science, Design, Analytics, Advertising, Marketplace, Merchandising, and other business teams to bring the strategy to life.Align stakeholders across Walmart U.S., International, Sam's Club, and platform organizations around a cohesive vision for Search and Discovery.Navigate complex tradeoffs among customer needs, business priorities, technical feasibility, and speed to market.Communicate strategy, progress, investment needs, and decisions clearly to senior executives and diverse stakeholders.Build trust and alignment across multiple business owners and technical leaders while maintaining a relentless focus on customer outcomes.

Organizational ScopeThis leader will oversee product organizations responsible for:Search Experiences: Search strategy, AI-powered search, relevance, quality, and future search interactions.Discovery Experiences: Product exploration, inspiration, evaluation, and confidence-building experiences across the shopping journey.AI-Enabled and Agentic Shopping: New experiences and capabilities that prepare Walmart to lead as customers and agents increasingly shop in new ways.Experimentation and Optimization: Experimentation strategy, measurement frameworks, and the systems that continuously improve customer discovery and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

12+ years of product management experience, including substantial experience leading leaders and complex product portfolios at scale.Experience building consumer products in Search, Discovery, eCommerce, marketplaces, personalization, AI-powered experiences, or related domains.Demonstrated ability to define and execute a bold multi-year product vision while delivering measurable near-term business and customer impact.Strong understanding of experimentation, product analytics, customer behavior, and data-driven decision-making.Ability to partner effectively with highly technical teams and translate emerging technology into compelling customer experiences.Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a track record of driving alignment across complex organizations.Proven ability to attract, develop, and inspire high-performing product talent.Comfort operating in ambiguity, setting direction amid change, and making clear decisions with incomplete information.

Success Measures

A clear, differentiated strategy for AI-enabled and agentic shopping that positions Walmart to lead the future of commerce.Meaningful improvement in how customers discover products, evaluate choices, and shop with confidence.Strong customer and business outcomes across engagement, conversion, repeat shopping, satisfaction, and long-term customer value.A rigorous experimentation engine that accelerates learning and informs investment decisions.Delivery of key roadmap commitments and scalable platforms that support future innovation.A high-performing, inspired organization with strong leadership bench strength.Executive and cross-functional confidence in the team's vision, operating model, and ability to execute.

Benefits and Compensation

At Walmart, this leader will shape one of the most important customer experiences in retail-helping millions of customers find what they need today while defining how they will shop tomorrow.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 $254,000.00 - $481,000.00.Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 15 years' experience in product management.Option 2: 17 years' experience in product management or related area.

Primary Location

809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America

Company Principles

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.

Benefits you'll enjoy

Discount CardGet 10% offWalmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.Live Better U100% coveredEarn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books.Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.Walmart AcademyGrow your skillsReady to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.Financial perksEnjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.Paid time offTake a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more.Comprehensive health benefitsMedical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family.Wellbeing programsAccess mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges.Career growth opportunitiesTraining, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance. Learn more Life at WalmartImagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart's new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we're redefining what it means to work at a global leader.Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology.From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we're creating a space where work-life balance isn't just a goal-it's a reality.Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.Whether you're exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you'll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.This isn't just a workplace-it's a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.