(USA) Director, Product Management, Gen-AI - Walmart Connect

Walmart; New Jersey; On-site; USD 156,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of retail and digital advertising innovation. This exciting role as Director of GenAI Products offers the chance to lead a high-impact team, driving the vision and strategy for AI-powered solutions that enhance productivity and accelerate growth. You will collaborate with talented engineers and data scientists to create scalable products that meet business goals. With a focus on market trends and competitive analysis, you will ensure the organization remains a leader in AI-driven advertising. If you're ready to redefine the future of digital advertising, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education Benefits

Company Discounts

Performance Bonuses

Stock Options

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Military Leave Pay

Adoption and Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 9+ years in product management with leadership experience.
• Strong track record in building AI-powered products.
• Exceptional ability to influence and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multiyear vision for GenAI.
• Drive business transformation through AI automation.
• Collaborate with top talent to build scalable AI products.

Skills

Product Management

AI Expertise

Generative AI

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Director, GenAI Products

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, “Save Money. Live Better,” we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility team in the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable – and we have Walmart’s data to prove it. Walmart Connect wins when suppliers invest in digital media to drive growth; Walmart and our supplier partners win when your digital expertise helps sell more goods online and offline. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart’s overall growth strategy.

Walmart Connect is seeking a senior leader to own the vision, strategy, and execution of the organization's GenAI product portfolio. You will build and lead a focused product team in this exciting area and partner with several teams across the product org and various partners across the organization, including engineering, other product and business teams.

This is an opportunity to build from 0 to 1 and help the organization into uncharted territories and drive meaningful growth and transformation.

Location: San Bruno, CA or Hoboken, NJ. This position will be in a primary office. Relocation assistance will be offered if needed. Domestic and International travel is expected.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Develop & Scale GenAI Strategy: Craft and implement a multiyear vision and enterprise product roadmap for GenAI with a platform-based mindset.
2. Drive Business Transformation: Embed GenAI-powered automation into existing workflows and products to enhance productivity and accelerate growth.
3. Cross-functional Leadership: Influence and guide a high-energy, matrixed organization, aligning diverse stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, operations, and engineering.
4. Collaborate with Top Talent: Work closely with world-class engineers and data scientists to build scalable, high-impact AI products that meet Walmart’s business goals.
5. Market & Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of market trends, stakeholder needs, and the competitive landscape to ensure Walmart Connect remains a leader in AI-driven advertising and retail solutions.
6. Product Performance & Metrics: Establish and track key product performance indicators (KPIs) for GenAI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and iterating quickly to drive continuous improvement.
7. Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data and insights to inform product strategy, identify growth opportunities, and optimize the GenAI product lifecycle. Use A/B testing, user feedback, and analytics to refine product features and capabilities.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in product management, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams in a complex business environment
• Proven AI Expertise: Strong track record in building and scaling GenAI/AI-powered products in a fast-paced, ambiguous, evolving environment.
• Deep technical and strategic understanding of AI/ML, particularly in Generative AI applications.
• Strategic Thinker and Change Driver: Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate future trends, and drive a product-led transformation within a complex organization.
• Strong ability to balance business strategy, technology, and user experience to drive impactful product development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Exceptional ability to align, influence, and communicate effectively across a diverse enterprise.
• Industry Experience: Background in MarTech, AdTech, or Media is preferred.
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Adept at fostering team cooperation, promoting enthusiasm, and motivating strategic problem-solving.
• Fast-Paced & Agile: Comfortable working in a highly independent environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Team Culture: A natural team builder who brings a sense of excitement and fosters a collaborative, innovative, and fun work environment.

Why Join Walmart Connect?

• Work at the intersection of retail, digital advertising, and GenAI innovation at unprecedented scale.
• Lead high-impact GenAI initiatives in a company that serves millions of customers daily.
• Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric solutions.
• Experience a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and transformation.

Are you ready to redefine the future of GenAI-driven digital advertising at Walmart Connect? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

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.

Location: Hoboken, New Jersey or San Bruno, CA. The annual salary range for this position is $156,000 - $312,000 (Hoboken) or $169,000 - $338,000 (San Bruno). Additional compensation includes performance bonuses and possibly stock options. Travel may be required.