Position SummaryWhat you'll doWe are seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to join our innovative team and take a pioneering role in shaping the Walmart Local Marketplace. This is a new venture at Walmart, aimed at transforming the local shopping experience. As part of our core team, you will have the opportunity to influence this business and product from the ground up.Our Mission:The Walmart Local Marketplace is designed to make local retailers and their products easily accessible to customers, offering same-day in-store pickup and local delivery. We are committed to enhancing the customer experience, driving growth for local businesses, and powering our hyperlocal operations.Description:As a Principal Product Manager, you will be responsible for creating a comprehensive product that caters to both sellers and customers. We need a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in developing local marketplace products and collaborating with local sellers. This is an opportunity to expand your role as a product leader in the midst of a growing team.Key Responsibilities:
Take charge of the end-to-end experience of the Walmart Local Marketplace, considering the product strategy and dynamics of a three-sided marketplace .
Develop the strategic vision, execute PRDs , create clear product roadmaps, and exhibit hands-on leadership in a startup setting.
Collaborate closely with Design, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to create exceptional products that customers love. 4. Conduct detailed market research, competitor analysis, and user studies to identify trends and opportunities for improvements.
Set clear product goals and success metrics, track and report on performance, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous learning.
Mentor and guide a team of product managers, sharing your industry knowledge and strategies.
Navigate a complex organization efficiently, driving new initiatives and collaborating with legacy Walmart teams.
Requirements:
Extensive experience in building last-mile local marketplace products.
A minimum of 8 years of product management experience, ideally in a fast-paced, tech-driven company.
Proven record of successfully launching and scaling ecommerce consumer-focused products or marketplace seller tools.
Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team of product managers.
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable plans.
Comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle and a strong customer-centric mindset.
Superior analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to make informed product decisions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and influence stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
If you are a motivated Product Manager with a passion for driving innovation in a startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and shape the future of Walmart's Local Marketplace.At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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 at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
Stock equity incentives
Minimum QualificationsOutlined 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. Option 2: 11 years' experience in product management or related area.Preferred QualificationsOutlined 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 experienceMasters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer SciencePrimary Location640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of AmericaWalmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
