(USA) Principal, Platform Product Manager

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Principal, Platform Product Manager leads the development and execution of complex product strategies and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. The role drives cross-functional collaboration, uses data-driven insights, and manages product lifecycles to deliver scalable solutions. It requires strong stakeholder communication, adaptability, and a focus on continuous improvement to optimize processes and enhance user experiences. The Principal Product Manager also mentors team members, promotes operational excellence, and supports adoption of emerging technologies to advance platform capabilities and business growth. The Infosec Product Team leads the product lifecycle, aligning solutions with customer needs and strategic objectives. Working with business, technology, project, and leadership teams, the team develops secure, customer-focused products and optimizes the organization-wide product portfolio through clear communication and cross-functional engagement. Its work delivers innovative, scalable solutions that enhance security and customer experience while supporting continuous improvement and organizational goals.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related area and 9 years of experience in product management or related experience at a technology and data-driven company focused on building products with new and emerging technologies.
Option 2: 11 years of experience at a technology and data-driven company focused on building products with new and emerging technologies.
Lead technical products with strong systems thinking and architectural understanding; credibly evaluate designs, constraints, and long-term trade-offs with engineering teams.
Apply Infosec concepts to make informed product decisions and challenge assumptions.
Define multi-year vision and strategy for enterprise Infosec products, translating business and security objectives into outcome-driven roadmaps that balance risk reduction, usability, scalability, and modernization.
Create and prioritize requirements across competing approaches, sequencing work by dependencies, readiness, and measurable security outcomes.
Communicate complex technical trade-offs to executive and technical audiences to drive alignment, informed decisions, and sustained adoption.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in computer science, engineering, business administration, or a related area and 8 years of experience in back-end platform or highly complex B2B/C products, or experience in roles requiring data-driven decision-making and quantitative analysis skills, including deep knowledge of Excel, SQL, or statistics.
Supervisory experience.
Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility in accordance with accessibility best practices and Walmart standards.

Responsibilities

Drive execution of multiple business plans by identifying customer and operational needs and developing clear priorities.
Develop and communicate strategic product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market demands.
Collaborate with stakeholders to remove barriers, secure resources, and ensure alignment across teams.
Use data-driven insights to measure progress, adjust plans, and optimize product performance.
Lead product lifecycle management, including rapid prototyping, MVP development, and scaling initiatives.
Mentor team members to enhance customer focus and product strategy execution.
Influence cross-functional teams through effective communication and relationship building.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U paid education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.