(USA) Principal, Platform Product Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education benefits - Live Better U

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR, seeks a Principal, Platform Product Manager to lead complex product strategies and roadmaps, aligning with business goals and customer needs. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, leverage data-driven insights, and manage lifecycles to deliver scalable platform solutions.

You will mentor teammates, promote operational excellence, and support adoption of emerging technologies to advance platform capabilities and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering and 9 years’ product management experience.
• Option 2: 11 years’ experience at a technology and data-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying customer and operational needs and developing clear priorities.
• Develop and communicate strategic product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market demands.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove barriers, secure resources, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Utilize data-driven insights to measure progress, adjust plans, and optimize product performance.
• Lead product lifecycle management including rapid prototyping, MVP development, and scaling initiatives.
• Mentor team members to enhance customer focus and product strategy execution.
• Influence cross-functional teams through effective communication and relationship building.

Skills

TechnicalProductExpertise

InfosecDomainFluency

StrategicProductRoadmapping

Engineering-CredibleRequirements

Executive-LevelCommunication

Education

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

Job description

What you’ll do…

Role summary:
The (USA) Principal, Platform Product Manager leads the development and execution of complex product strategies and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, leverages data-driven insights, and manages product lifecycles to deliver scalable solutions. The position requires strong stakeholder communication, adaptability, and a focus on continuous improvement to optimize processes and enhance user experiences. The Principal Product Manager also mentors team members, promotes operational excellence, and supports the adoption of emerging technologies to advance platform capabilities and business growth.
About the team:
The Infosec Product Team leads the entire product lifecycle, aligning solutions with customer needs and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with business, technology, project, and leadership teams, they develop secure, customer-focused products. The team prioritizes optimizing the organization-wide product portfolio through clear communication and cross-functional engagement. Their efforts deliver innovative, scalable solutions that enhance security and customer experience while ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals in a dynamic environment. This team values data-driven decision-making, strategic roadmaps, and strong stakeholder relationships to drive impactful product outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying customer and operational needs and developing clear priorities.
• Develop and communicate strategic product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market demands.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove barriers, secure resources, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Utilize data-driven insights to measure progress, adjust plans, and optimize product performance.
• Lead product lifecycle management including rapid prototyping, MVP development, and scaling initiatives.
• Mentor team members to enhance customer focus and product strategy execution.
• Influence cross-functional teams through effective communication and relationship building.

What you’ll bring:

• TechnicalProductExpertise: Leadstechnicalproductswithstrongsystemsthinkingandarchitecturalunderstanding;crediblyevaluatesdesigns,constraints,andlong-termtrade-offswithengineeringteams.
• InfosecDomainFluency: AppliesInfosecconceptstomakeinformedproductdecisionsandchallengeassumptions.
• StrategicProductRoadmapping: Definesmulti-yearvisionandstrategyforenterpriseInfosecproducts,translatingbusinessandsecurityobjectivesintooutcome-drivenroadmapsbalancingriskreduction,usability,scalability,andmodernization.
• Engineering-CredibleRequirements: Createsandprioritizesrequirementsacrosscompetingapproaches,sequencingworkbydependencies,readiness,andmeasurablesecurityoutcomes.
• Executive-LevelCommunication: Articulatescomplextechnicaltrade-offstoexecutiveandtechnicalaudiences,drivingalignment,informeddecisions,andsustainedadoption.
  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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 9 years’ experience in product management or related experience at a technology and data-driven company focused on building products with new and emerging technologies.
Option 2: 11 Years’ experience at a technology and data-driven company focused on building products with new and emerging technologies.

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 in back-end platform or highly complex B2B/C products or experience in roles requiring data-driven decision making and quantitative analysis skills (including deep knowledge of Excel, SQL, or statistics), 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.

Primary Location…

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.