Position Summary...
What you'll do...
**About the Role ** Our team builds the product capabilities that power Store Fulfillment automation, connecting software, operational workflows, and automation systems to help sites run efficiently at scale. We focus on creating products that improve execution on the ground while also building the foundation needed to expand across new sites over time. We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the product strategy for outbound operations within this space. This role will shape the roadmap for the tools, workflows, and system capabilities that support outbound execution, while also helping define the technical architecture needed to keep the platform flexible as the business grows and evolves. This is a highly cross-functional leadership role. You will work closely with engineering, operations, design, and partner teams to identify opportunities, define product direction, and deliver solutions that improve operational performance. You will also coordinate the software product work required to launch new sites successfully, and help manage the way internal platforms integrate with automation technologies in a scalable and repeatable way. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to improve the performance of outbound operations in meaningful and scalable ways. This includes increasing throughput, improving outbound productivity, and enabling a higher rate of perfect orders by building systems and workflows that are reliable, efficient, and easy to execute in live operating environments. The ideal candidate brings strong product judgment, technical depth, and operational thinking. This person must be comfortable balancing long-term strategy with near-term execution, while driving alignment across a broad set of stakeholders and ensuring the underlying product and architecture can support future scale. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for outbound operations Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reliability, and user experience Partner cross-functionally to translate operational needs into scalable product solutions Help shape a flexible technical architecture that can support changing workflows, new capabilities, and future growth Drive product decisions that improve how internal systems integrate with automation technologies Coordinate software readiness for new site launches, ensuring capabilities, dependencies, and timelines are aligned Lead product discovery, prioritization, and execution across a complex stakeholder environment Improve how issues, dependencies, and launch readiness are managed across outbound initiatives Use data, field insights, and customer feedback to inform product decisions Drive clarity on tradeoffs, sequencing, and investment priorities Ensure solutions are designed to scale across multiple sites and evolving business needs Mentor other product managers and help raise the quality of product thinking and execution across the team Ideal Candidate Profile AI-First Product Leadership Embraces AI as a core part of the product development process and uses it to improve speed, clarity, and quality of execution Applies AI to planning, analysis, documentation, decision-making, and team effectiveness Thinks critically about how AI can improve both internal ways of working and the products we build Models thoughtful and responsible adoption of AI across day-to-day product leadership Product Leadership Proven product leader with experience defining strategy and driving execution in complex environments Strong ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous problem spaces Skilled at influencing across teams and aligning stakeholders around clear priorities Technical and Systems Thinking Strong ability to work across software systems, workflows, and operational processes Comfortable engaging on technical architecture and helping drive flexible, scalable product design Able to connect technical decisions with long-term business needs and operational realities Operational and Execution Strength Experience working on products that support complex operations or frontline execution Demonstrated ability to lead multiple initiatives while balancing short-term delivery and longterm strategy Strong judgment in prioritization, tradeoff management, and decision-making Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with evolving needs Data-Driven Mindset Uses qualitative and quantitative inputs to guide product direction Comfortable defining success metrics and using performance data to improve outcomes Focused on measurable business and operational impact Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field 8+ years of experience in product management or related roles Experience leading large, cross-functional product initiatives Experience working on technical products, platform capabilities, or operational systems Experience in fulfillment, operations, automation, logistics, or related domains preferred MBA or other advanced degree preferred 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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...
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Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 9 years’ experience in product management. Option 2: 11 years’ experience in product management or related area.
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 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...
802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.