(USA) Senior Product Manager - Walmart
San Bruno, CA 94066
About the Job
LocationSAN BRUNO, CACareer AreaProduct ManagementJob FunctionProduct ManagementEmployment TypeRegular/PermanentPosition TypeSalaryRequisitionWD1960027 What you'll do at 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 support data analytics for a product/feature
Supports data collection and evaluation within assigned areas (for example, acquisition cost, conversion rate, adoption, active users, feature usage, user churn, net promoter score, satisfaction, lifetime value).Driving Customer/ Client Needs :Requires knowledge of:Customer and business problems; Design thinking; Dependencies and impacts on product processes/ways of working; Journey mapping; Process optimization; Communication and influencing techniques.To research and verify customer needs and expectations
Delivers customer value within the parameters of profitability and other targets
Builds and maintains consistent customer connections and solicits customer feedback
Creates customer journeys and identifies customer touchpoints
Addresses gaps/risks in product experiences
Simplifies and improves processes to drive customer satisfaction.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 build and own a simple product roadmap with proper phasing
Communicates with cross-functional partners and stakeholders
Explores alternative avenues to identify resources while navigating through organizational constraints and dependencies
Builds stakeholder alignment
Independently (or with minimal guidance) manages backlog/priority tradeoff decisions and communications
Manages product/feature rollouts and scaling (using an MVP approach) and iteratively optimizes the product.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; Domain-specific 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 simple customer problem and/or product requirements/needs
Assists in building new ideas/products
Explores new focus areas/unchartered areas for value creation leveraging first principles and develops a long-term vision
Articulates problem statements and hypotheses
Guides team members towards prototypes
Effectively communicates product strategy and vision and the unit economics of a product
Understand the need for "Go-to-Market" strategies and levers for user adoption.Influencing and Building Stakeholder Consensus :Requires knowledge of:Verbal/non-verbal behaviors ; Application and allocation of business communication styles/techniques in ambiguous and challenging situations; Situational awareness; Elements of Emotional Intelligence and Influencing Styles; Communication channels/mediums; Interpersonal skills and universal relationship building.To communicate in one-to-one/stakeholder meetings involving one-two teams
Proactively builds professional network
Articulates results/recommendations
Actively listens to others and acknowledges different technical perspectives and connects to the product/technology in development.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 demonstrate an understanding of InfoSec policies and process
Owns business and user acceptance testing for simple products/features
Independently represents technology requirements and drives technology design outcomes
Demonstrates an understanding of product architecture, services involved, and the database and cloud technologies used
Leverages knowledge of competitor products/services for assigned products
Drives informed discussions with engineering teams and stakeholders to assess feasibility and risks and prioritize efforts, features, and capabilities.In-Depth Domain ExpertiseRequires knowledge of:Domain-specific methodologies, tools, and processes; Domain-specific products; Domain specific best practices; Domain-specific market standards in product/platform architectureTo demonstrate awareness of various principles, ways of working, and subdomain-specific terminologies
Compares the maturity of products, services, and processes within the subdomain with others in the industry
Identifies gaps across subdomains and reports gaps for potential innovation opportunities
Demonstrates awareness of new processes and automation techniques used within the domain across industries.Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.Live our Values - Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.Live our Values - Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.Embrace Change - Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks
Embrace Change - Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.Deliver for the Customer - Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.Focus on our Associates - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs.Focus on our Associates - Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.Focus on our Associates - Talent Management - Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.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 . 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 $117,000.00-$234,000.00 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 5 years’ experience in product management
Option 2: 7 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 4 years’ experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products, 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 SciencePrimary Location...850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America About Walmart At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better
This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between
As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world
Here, your work makes an impact every day
What are you waiting for?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.
Supports data collection and evaluation within assigned areas (for example, acquisition cost, conversion rate, adoption, active users, feature usage, user churn, net promoter score, satisfaction, lifetime value).Driving Customer/ Client Needs :Requires knowledge of:Customer and business problems; Design thinking; Dependencies and impacts on product processes/ways of working; Journey mapping; Process optimization; Communication and influencing techniques.To research and verify customer needs and expectations
Delivers customer value within the parameters of profitability and other targets
Builds and maintains consistent customer connections and solicits customer feedback
Creates customer journeys and identifies customer touchpoints
Addresses gaps/risks in product experiences
Simplifies and improves processes to drive customer satisfaction.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 build and own a simple product roadmap with proper phasing
Communicates with cross-functional partners and stakeholders
Explores alternative avenues to identify resources while navigating through organizational constraints and dependencies
Builds stakeholder alignment
Independently (or with minimal guidance) manages backlog/priority tradeoff decisions and communications
Manages product/feature rollouts and scaling (using an MVP approach) and iteratively optimizes the product.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; Domain-specific 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 simple customer problem and/or product requirements/needs
Assists in building new ideas/products
Explores new focus areas/unchartered areas for value creation leveraging first principles and develops a long-term vision
Articulates problem statements and hypotheses
Guides team members towards prototypes
Effectively communicates product strategy and vision and the unit economics of a product
Understand the need for "Go-to-Market" strategies and levers for user adoption.Influencing and Building Stakeholder Consensus :Requires knowledge of:Verbal/non-verbal behaviors ; Application and allocation of business communication styles/techniques in ambiguous and challenging situations; Situational awareness; Elements of Emotional Intelligence and Influencing Styles; Communication channels/mediums; Interpersonal skills and universal relationship building.To communicate in one-to-one/stakeholder meetings involving one-two teams
Proactively builds professional network
Articulates results/recommendations
Actively listens to others and acknowledges different technical perspectives and connects to the product/technology in development.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 demonstrate an understanding of InfoSec policies and process
Owns business and user acceptance testing for simple products/features
Independently represents technology requirements and drives technology design outcomes
Demonstrates an understanding of product architecture, services involved, and the database and cloud technologies used
Leverages knowledge of competitor products/services for assigned products
Drives informed discussions with engineering teams and stakeholders to assess feasibility and risks and prioritize efforts, features, and capabilities.In-Depth Domain ExpertiseRequires knowledge of:Domain-specific methodologies, tools, and processes; Domain-specific products; Domain specific best practices; Domain-specific market standards in product/platform architectureTo demonstrate awareness of various principles, ways of working, and subdomain-specific terminologies
Compares the maturity of products, services, and processes within the subdomain with others in the industry
Identifies gaps across subdomains and reports gaps for potential innovation opportunities
Demonstrates awareness of new processes and automation techniques used within the domain across industries.Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.Live our Values - Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.Live our Values - Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.Embrace Change - Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks
Embrace Change - Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.Deliver for the Customer - Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.Focus on our Associates - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs.Focus on our Associates - Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.Focus on our Associates - Talent Management - Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.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 . 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 $117,000.00-$234,000.00 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 5 years’ experience in product management
Option 2: 7 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 4 years’ experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products, 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 SciencePrimary Location...850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America About Walmart At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better
This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between
As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world
Here, your work makes an impact every day
What are you waiting for?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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