Senior Manager, Product Development - Consumer Electronics (Hardware)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) + stock purchase

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Consumer Electronics Product Development to lead the strategy, hardware development, and commercialization of innovative consumer home entertainment products. This role owns the full product lifecycle from concept to launch and optimization, driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, merchandising, sourcing, supply chain, and brand teams.

The team specializes in high-quality consumer electronics, including hardware design and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field with 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
• Alternatively, 6 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
• Project management experience and cross-functional leadership in consumer electronics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development initiatives by managing communications with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including specification development, quality assurance, and issue resolution through root cause analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support sourcing activities, validate documentation, and ensure compliance with business strategies.
• Drive product strategy by conducting market research, benchmarking trends, and recommending enhancements to meet customer needs and financial goals.
• Manage multiple business plans and projects, removing obstacles and adjusting performance to achieve objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment.

Skills

hardware product development

cross-functional leadership

project management

data analysis

communication

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 Senior Manager, Consumer Electronics Product Development leads the strategy, HARDWARE development, and commercialization of innovative consumer home entertainment products. This role owns the full product lifecycle, from concept development and market assessment through launch and post-launch optimization. The ideal candidate brings proven experience developing consumer electronics hardware and driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, merchandising, sourcing, supply chain, and brand teams. Responsible for delivering customer-focused solutions, this leader leverages market insights, product strategy, and project management expertise to accelerate innovation, drive business growth, and bring high-quality products to market that strengthen competitive advantage, enhance the customer experience, and build brand loyalty.

About the team:
Our team specializes in developing innovative, high-quality products within the Consumer Electronics category, delivering seamless and intuitive customer experiences. We lead hardware development from concept to commercialization by integrating consumer insights, product strategy, and engineering expertise. Collaborating cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Brand Strategy, and Consumer Insights, we create products that balance innovation, quality, accessibility, and value. The team requires experience in consumer audio product development, including hardware design, engineering, and product lifecycle management, to consistently exceed customer expectations.

• Lead product development initiatives by managing communications with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including specification development, quality assurance, and issue resolution through root cause analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support sourcing activities, validate documentation, and ensure compliance with business strategies.
• Drive product strategy by conducting market research, benchmarking trends, and recommending enhancements to meet customer needs and financial goals.
• Manage multiple business plans and projects, removing obstacles and adjusting performance to achieve objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in hardware product development and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with business strategies and customer needs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from concept through delivery.
• Strong skills in project management, strategic partnership development, and business strategy execution.
• Expertise in conducting root cause analysis, resolving product issues, and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience in benchmarking, data analysis, and performance tracking to inform decision-making.

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 - $220,000.00 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or
related area OR 6 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Preferred Qualifications
Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages, Creative design software, Financial modeling, Leading and completing cross‑functional projects, Manufacturing, product development, or packaging, Microsoft Office, SupervisoryMasters: Arts, Masters: Business, Masters: ScienceProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.