Principal, Product Manager

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Principal Product Manager to lead its Accelerated Pickup & Delivery (APD) Assortment Product Team in Bentonville. The role involves utilizing data analytics and automation strategies while mentoring a team to enhance product selection processes and overall customer experience. Candidates should have a strong background in software development and statistical modeling.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave

Company discounts

Walmart-paid education benefit program

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Statistical Models and automation processes.
• Extensive experience in designing complex software across teams.
• Expertise in leading development for large-scale platforms.

Responsibilities

• Optimize assortment selection through data analytics and AI/ML tools.
• Mentor product managers and track KPIs for strategic initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities to innovate Walmart’s assortment selection.

Skills

Statistical Models

Data-driven insights

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration

Job description

Walmart’s Accelerated Pickup & Delivery (APD) Product Team is responsible for delivering the software needed to implement automated solutions in the back of our stores. The APD Product Team works with a high amount of cross-functional partners across Global Tech, Operations, Merchandising, and more to bring this solution to life. This team leads the charge to merge current processes and software with automation processes and software to improve customer & associate experience.

The Principal Product Manager in this role be the E2E owner of the APD Assortment Product space. You will be very close to the APD Assortment strategy working with Global Tech partners, APD Product managers, and Merchandising amongst other teams to bring that strategy to life in an efficient and scalable way. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring peers within the APD Assortment space who own individual pieces of the assortment solution to ensure proper prioritization and seamless working between all assortment teams. You will also be the primary owner of the overall assortment roadmap and are expected to make key assortment software decisions.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Product Management and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

What You’ll Do…

· Use data, advanced analytics, and AI/ML tools to optimize assortment selection.

· Build strategies for optimizing assortment selection.

· Define and track KPIs to evaluate the success of strategic initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.

· Continuously identify new opportunities to innovate and improve Walmart’s APD Assortment selection, using emerging technologies and processes.

· Mentor a team of product managers, creating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

What You’ll Bring…

· Deep understanding of Statistical Models and their applications to improve assortment selection

· Extensive experience in designing complex software that spans multiple teams

· Experience with automation flows in a store/fulfillment environment

· Deep understanding of Assortment inputs and flows from eligibility through supply chain and to the store

· Strong understanding of Automated APD processes

· Expertise in using data-driven insights to guide decisions and improve processes

· Experience in leading the development of large-scale platforms, focusing on stable and scalable assortment selection

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 duties, 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.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.

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart’s Accelerated Pickup & Delivery (APD) Product Team is responsible for delivering the software needed to implement automated solutions in the back of our stores. The APD Product Team works with a high amount of cross-functional partners across Global Tech, Operations, Merchandising, and more to bring this solution to life. This team leads the charge to merge current processes and software with automation processes and software to improve customer & associate experience.

The Principal Product Manager in this role be the E2E owner of the APD Assortment Product space. You will be very close to the APD Assortment strategy working with Global Tech partners, APD Product managers, and Merchandising amongst other teams to bring that strategy to life in an efficient and scalable way. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring peers within the APD Assortment space who own individual pieces of the assortment solution to ensure proper prioritization and seamless working between all assortment teams. You will also be the primary owner of the overall assortment roadmap and are expected to make key assortment software decisions.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Product Management and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

What You’ll Do…

· Use data, advanced analytics, and AI/ML tools to optimize assortment selection.

· Build strategies for optimizing assortment selection.

· Define and track KPIs to evaluate the success of strategic initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.

· Continuously identify new opportunities to innovate and improve Walmart’s APD Assortment selection, using emerging technologies and processes.

· Mentor a team of product managers, creating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

What You’ll Bring…

· Deep understanding of Statistical Models and their applications to improve assortment selection

· Extensive experience in designing complex software that spans multiple teams

· Experience with automation flows in a store/fulfillment environment

· Deep understanding of Assortment inputs and flows from eligibility through supply chain and to the store

· Strong understanding of Automated APD processes

· Expertise in using data-driven insights to guide decisions and improve processes

· Experience in leading the development of large-scale platforms, focusing on stable and scalable assortment selection

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 duties, 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.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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00Additional 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.

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...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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