(USA) Director, Product Management

Walmart Connect; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, and…

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off and leave options

Job summary

Walmart Connect in San Bruno, CA is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the Audience Targeting & Insights pillar, guiding teams through the full product lifecycle from discovery to impact.

You will drive customer-centric solutions using Walmart's first-party data, align roadmaps with dependent teams, and develop talent. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, innovation, and measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or related with 11+ years in product management.
• Alternatively 13+ years of product management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive product vision and strategy for Audience Targeting & Insights.
• Lead a product team through full lifecycle management from discovery to value realization.
• Manage cross-functional trade-offs across Engineering, Design, and Business partners.
• Champion data-driven decision making by defining metrics and guiding experiments.
• Develop and mentor product talent and align with organizational goals.
• Oversee prioritization, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Product vision & strategy

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Roadmap alignment

Customer journey mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related

Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Job description

Position Summary

The Director, Product Management leads the vision and strategy for the Audience Targeting & Insights pillar, guiding multiple teams through the full product lifecycle from discovery to value realization. This role drives customer-centric solutions by leveraging Walmart's scaled first-party data and insights, along with strategic data partnerships. This leader will manage cross-functional priorities, ensure the Audiences roadmap is aligned with dependent teams' roadmaps and Walmart Connect's business objectives. Responsible for product and talent development, the position fosters collaboration across stakeholders to deliver measurable impact. The Director champions innovation, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making to advance product success and organizational goals.

About the team

The Audiences team is transforming Walmart Connect’s advertising by developing audience building, sharing, and targeting solutions. Leveraging Walmart’s extensive data, the team enables Suppliers, Sellers, and Partners to connect with the most relevant customers, enhancing shopper experiences throughout their journey. This team leads product strategy and execution through data-driven decision making, stakeholder collaboration, and emerging technologies. Working cross-functionally, the team defines product roadmaps, prioritizes customer needs, and delivers measurable business value. The environment fosters innovation and continuous improvement, empowering product leaders to influence outcomes and advance Walmart’s mission with impactful, data-informed advertising solutions.

What you’ll do

• Own and drive product vision and strategy for Audience Targeting & Insights, aligning roadmaps with business objectives and customer needs.
• Lead a product team through full lifecycle management, from discovery to value realization, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Manage cross-functional trade-offs, balancing scope, feasibility, cost, and time-to-value across Engineering, Design, and Business partners.
• Champion data-driven decision making by defining metrics, guiding experimentation, and leveraging AI and analytics to optimize product performance.
• Develop and mentor product talent, fostering alignment with organizational goals and promoting high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Oversee prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic stakeholder communication to maximize customer value and business impact.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience leading product vision and strategy for complex product families, with proven ability to manage full product lifecycle from discovery to value realization.
• Strong leadership skills in managing multiple product teams, developing talent, and fostering cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Design, and Business partners.
• Expertise in data-driven decision making, including defining outcome-based metrics, leveraging analytics, and applying experimentation to optimize product performance.
• Demonstrated ability to align product roadmaps with business objectives, balancing risk, dependencies, and financial outcomes.
• Exceptional skills in customer-centric problem solving, journey mapping, and translating insights into scalable product solutions.

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.

Salary

San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 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 11 years’ experience in product management.
• Option 2: 13 years’ experience in product management or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related area and 10 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

850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, 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.