Senior Manager, Product Development - Consumer Electronics (Hardware)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match & stock plan

PTO & leave

Live Better U education

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager for Consumer Electronics Product Development (Hardware) in Bentonville, AR.

You will lead hardware development from concept through launch, coordinating with engineering, merchandising, sourcing, supply chain, and brand teams to deliver high-quality home entertainment products. The role requires extensive hardware product lifecycle experience, strong project management, and leadership skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4+ years in design/merchandising/marketing.
• Crossover experience across hardware product development is preferred.
• Strong collaboration across functions and vendors is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development initiatives with internal and external partners and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee product lifecycle management from specification to post-launch improvements.
• Collaborate with sourcing to support documentation and alignment with business strategy.
• Drive market research and benchmarking to refine product strategy and financial goals.
• Manage multiple projects and remove obstacles to meet objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members to sustain high performance.

Skills

Hardware product dev

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring & leadership

Data analysis & benchmarking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/design

Tools

VBA & SQL

Creative design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Manager, Product Development - Consumer Electronics (Hardware)

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716

R-2663749

$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

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.

What you’ll do

• 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

• Extensiveexperienceinhardwareproductdevelopmentandlifecyclemanagement,ensuringalignmentwithbusinessstrategiesandcustomerneeds.
• Provenabilitytoleadcross-functionalteamsandmanagecomplexprojectsfromconceptthroughdelivery.
• Strongskillsinprojectmanagement,strategicpartnershipdevelopment,andbusinessstrategyexecution.
• Expertiseinconductingrootcauseanalysis,resolvingproductissues,anddrivingcontinuousimprovement.
• Excellentcommunicationskillstoeffectivelycollaboratewithinternalandexternalstakeholders.
• Demonstratedleadershipinmentoring,coaching,anddevelopinghigh-performingteams.
• Analyticalmindsetwithexperienceinbenchmarking,dataanalysis,andperformancetrackingtoinformdecision-making.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

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

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, Supervisory Masters: Arts, Masters: Business, Masters: Science Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location

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

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