Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
The (USA) Director, Product Management, Forcasting leads the development and execution of comprehensive product strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to drive effective decision-making and customer-focused solutions. This role oversees product roadmaps, mentors teams, and fosters collaboration across stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery. The director champions innovation by integrating emerging technologies and industry best practices while optimizing processes to enhance product value. With a strong emphasis on communication and leadership, this position advances business objectives through strategic planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. About the team:
The Walmart Inventory Planning and Replenishment Product Management team leads the development of advanced Planning and Forecasting capabilities powered by machine learning and statistical modeling. This team manages the Inventory Planning ecosystem across omni-channel network, focusing on Forecasting, Inventory Placement, Inventory Targets, and Item Exits. These products optimize inventory positioning, safety stock, and item lifecycle to enhance operational efficiency. The team values strong ownership, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with engineering and business partners to deliver innovative solutions. Members drive product strategy, execution, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s supply chain excellence. What you'll do:
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
- Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to inform product decisions and optimize feature performance.
- Drive product vision and strategy by identifying market opportunities and defining success metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to secure resources and foster alignment.
- Mentor and guide team members in product management best practices and process improvements.
- Oversee product development lifecycles, including MVP creation and scaling strategies.
- Promote adoption of emerging technologies and innovation within product portfolios.
What you'll bring
- Deep understanding of data science for forecasting use cases
- Strong Knowledge of ecommerce/retail/supply chain
- Proven expertise in product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle management in complex environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in data-driven decision making, including analytics tools and insight extraction to inform product direction.
- Deep understanding of customer needs, journey mapping, and process optimization to enhance product value.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing abilities to build consensus and align resources.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, MVP creation, and modern product development practices.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, system architecture concepts, and innovation management.
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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 11 years’ experience in product management. Option 2: 13 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 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...
2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.