Distinguished, Product Manager

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$130,000 - $338,000•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Product Manager to drive enterprise-wide product strategy and shape the future of our product management discipline. As the most senior individual contributor product leader, you will define long-term vision, influence company-wide product priorities, and solve some of Walmart’s most complex customer and business challenges. In this role, you will partner with executive leadership, engineering, design, data science, and business teams to create innovative products and capabilities that deliver measurable customer value and competitive advantage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience leading product strategy and execution for large-scale digital products, platforms, or ecosystems.
Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide initiatives.
Strong experience using customer insights, market analysis, and data-driven methodologies to develop product strategies.
Experience leading complex cross-functional organizations without direct .
Digital Product Management
Product Strategy
Product Roadmaps
Stakeholder Management
Go-to-Market Strategy
Customer-Centric Innovation
Data-Driven Decision Making
AI & Emerging Technologies
Executive Influence
Organizational Leadership
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
Experience building and scaling global consumer, enterprise, marketplace, retail, or technology products.
Deep knowledge of modern product management practices, platform strategy, AI-enabled experiences, and go-to-market execution.
Proven track record of developing product management talent and influencing organizational capability.
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

Responsibilities

Define Product Vision and Strategy: Own the long-term product vision and strategy across multiple product portfolios and complex customer problems. Evaluate market trends, customer insights, competitive landscapes, and business priorities to identify growth opportunities. Develop strategic frameworks, whole-product concepts, and go-to-market approaches that drive adoption and business impact. Influence platform investments and adjacent product strategies across the enterprise. Represent Walmart externally through thought leadership and industry engagement.
Champion Customer-Centric Innovation: Establish enterprise-wide practices for customer discovery, design thinking, journey mapping, and problem validation. Drive a culture of deep customer understanding and evidence-based prioritization. Identify and size emerging opportunities that create meaningful value for customers and the business. Lead efforts to uncover and solve complex, cross-functional customer problems.
Drive Product Execution and Operational Excellence: Lead strategic roadmaps for multiple products, product families, or platforms. Govern product lifecycle management from concept through launch, scaling, and optimization. Establish product management standards, operating rhythms, governance models, and quality expectations across the organization. Ensure product decisions align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
Leverage Data, Analytics, and Emerging Technologies: Guide advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making to influence major business outcomes. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product and platform investments. Partner with engineering leaders to balance innovation, scale, technical debt, and long-term platform health. Champion responsible AI adoption and assess the feasibility, risks, and ethical implications of AI-powered capabilities.
Influence Across the Enterprise: Partner with C-suite executives and senior leaders to align strategic priorities and complex decisions. Build compelling business cases and narratives that influence stakeholders across functions. Shape Walmart’s product management discipline through best practices, competency models, and career frameworks. Mentor senior product leaders and contribute to organizational capability building.

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.