Manager, Product Development - Arts & Crafts

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase programs

PTO including sick, parental, and bere

Live Better U education benefit

Discount card

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Product Development - Arts & Crafts in Bentonville, AR to lead end-to-end product lifecycles, drive strategies, and ensure quality. You will collaborate with internal and external partners, conduct market research, and support senior leadership with insights and process improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record in product development, with a focus on customer needs and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2 years in design, merchandising, marketing or related area or 4 years in related area.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with partners to drive development initiatives.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and analyze data for strategy.
• Oversee sourcing activities and validate documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Communicate updates to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Supervise and develop associates for continuous improvement.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Market research

Communication skills

Leadership and development

Quality assurance

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

VBA

Job description

Manager, Product Development - Arts & Crafts

Bentonville, AR

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716

$90,000 - $180,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

The Manager, Product Development leads the end-to-end management of product lifecycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. This role collaborates cross-functionally to drive product strategies, resolve issues through root cause analysis, and maintain quality standards. The position involves overseeing sourcing activities, conducting market research, and providing insights to senior leadership to enhance product offerings. By fostering strong partnerships and streamlining processes, the manager ensures timely delivery and continuous improvement while supporting team development and upholding company values and ethical standards.

What you'll do

• Manage product specifications throughout the lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive product development initiatives and resolve issues.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and analyze data to inform product strategies and identify trends.
• Oversee sourcing activities and validate documentation to support business unit objectives.
• Perform root cause analysis on product issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Communicate updates and findings to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Supervise and develop associates, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience managing product lifecycle processes to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs.
• Strong skills in cross-functional project management and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions to resolve product issues.
• Expertise in developing and executing product strategies based on market research and business intelligence.
• Excellent communication skills to drive alignment and provide clear updates across teams.
• Demonstrated capability to lead teams, mentor associates, and promote continuous learning and development.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Benefits

• 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Stock.
• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• Walmart 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 U - 100% covered. Earn 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.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Customer Service, Data Analysis and Insights, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Programming Language - VBA, Project Management, Statistical Programming Language - Structured Query Language (SQL), Supervising Associates

Primary Location

1700 Se 5th St, 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.