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Principal, Product Manager
- Walmart (Bentonville, AR)
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Data Driven Product Decisions
Requires knowledge of
Product and feature analytics Data analysis tools and techniques Research for analysis activities Documentation procedures for example data logs Modern industry practices and emerging trends
To independently or with minimal guidance conduct activities for productfeature analytics with an understanding of simple trendsinsights Monitors collects and structures data and evaluates result Supports the identification and application of tools and techniques Assists in the planning design and implementation of exploratory data analysis
Driving Customer Client Needs
Requires knowledge of
Customer and business problems Design thinking Dependencies and impacts on product processesways of working Journey mapping Process optimization Communication and influencing techniques
To build and maintain consistent relationships with customers and proactively identifies customer needs Creates scalable processes to gather and analyze customer experiences Demonstrates a deep understanding of customer needs to make decisions Designs and implements new barrierfree processes Coaches team members to improve focus on the customer
Product Roadmap and Development
Requires knowledge of
Product roadmap development techniques Roadmap presentation Roadmap features and items Project management techniques Modern business practice for example Agile methodologies Scrum Minimum Viable Product MVP creation Product development lifecycles Product development concepts for example Crossing the Chasm
To develop and own roadmaps across a complex product Ensures and drives communication for internal and external stakeholders Interfaces with and influences partners to secure resources and alignment Mentors team members on product roadmap and development Establishes product roadmap expectations performance measures and goals Drives alignment of features for a complex product by navigating through organizational market constraints Manages roll out and scaling using an MVP approach of complex productsfeatures
Product Vision and Strategy
Requires knowledge of
Problem formulation and solutioning Hypothesis framing Business strategies Business management practices across multiple domains Customer segments and needs Domainspecific knowledge Go to Market strategies Industry environmental and economic factors and competitors Product discovery process product vision product strategy and challenges Rapid prototyping and Lean experimentation methodologies Concepts of First Principle Whole Product and Crossing the Chasm
To own a complex customer problem andor product requirementneed as well as upstream and downstream impacts Builds new ideas and strategies using Whole Product concepts Identifies newuncharted areas for value creation Independently articulates problem statements and defines success metrics for example key performance indicators Promotes product strategies and vision to stakeholders Drives GotoMarket strategies to ensure mass adoption
Influencing and Building Stakeholder Consensus
Requires knowledge of
Verbalnonverbal behaviors Application and allocation of business communication stylestechniques in ambiguous and challenging situations Situational awareness Elements of Emotional Intelligence and Influencing Styles Communication channelsmediums Interpersonal skills and universal relationship building
To communicate in stakeholder meetings involving multiple teams Conveys complex information and addresses ambiguity for robust technology development Influences team members and stakeholders with sound recommendations Independently prepares clear concise and logically structured reportsmaterials Seeks and provides constructive feedback anticipates needsquestions and responds appropriately
Technology Orientation
Requires knowledge of
Competitive technology landscapes Existing portfolio of enterprise systems technologies services and architecture Common PaaS and IaaS technologies and environments Software quality assurance methodologies tools processes and checkpoints Emerging technology and industry trends Product and technology innovation
To drive business and user acceptance testing for complex products Manages the adoption of new and emerging technologies Possesses an understanding of complete systems architecture services involved and the database and cloud technologies used Demonstrates awareness of system architectural principles Demonstrates awareness of technical topics at a conceptual level as well as the systems and data that enable major capabilities and drives innovation
InDepth Domain Expertise
Requires knowledge of
Domainspecific methodologies tools and processes Domainspecific products Domain specific best practices Domainspecific market standards in productplatform architecture
To demonstrate awareness of various principles ways of working and subdomain specific terminologies across multiple subdomains within a domain Compares the maturity of products services and processes across subdomains with others in the industry Identifies areas of innovation across the subdomains share potential innovations with the leadership team and drive initiatives Recommends new processes automation opportunities and ways of working for subdomains
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace
Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and costeffectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events
Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a highperforming team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team members
Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customermember and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving
Act with Integrity: Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values
Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware honest and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers
Serve our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy
Strive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks
Strive for Excellence Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working
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 (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .
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. 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...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart, 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.
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