(USA) Director, Product Management, Forecasting

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 11 years’ experience in product management.
13 years’ experience in product management or related area.

Nice To Haves

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
Knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices
Masters: Business Administration
Masters: Computer Engineering
Masters: Computer Science

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
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.