Principal, Product Manager - Layout Personalization

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, Product Manager leads the development and execution of complex product strategies by leveraging data-driven insights and customer-centric approaches. This role involves owning product roadmaps, driving alignment across stakeholders, and managing the full product lifecycle to deliver scalable solutions. The position requires expertise in emerging technologies, analytics, and market trends to identify new opportunities and optimize processes. The Principal Product Manager mentors teams, influences cross-functional partners, and ensures successful product adoption while maintaining high standards of integrity and operational excellence in a dynamic business environment. The Personalization and Recommendations team develops the core intelligence that enables millions of customers to discover and engage with products across Walmart’s digital platforms. Operating at scale, the team leads the strategy and advancement of recommendation systems that impact customer experience and business growth. Focused on long-term, platform-driven solutions, team members collaborate closely with engineering, data science, design, and business partners to align strategy and deliver scalable capabilities. The team values rigorous analysis, customer-focused decision-making, and continuous innovation to enhance personalization across Walmart’s ecosystem.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of machine learning and data science principles and experience working with data scientists on AI driven products.
• Extensive experience in product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle management within complex environments.
• Strong proficiency in data-driven decision making, analytics, and product feature evaluation to inform product direction.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, communication, and influencing to align cross-functional teams and secure resources.
• Deep understanding of customer needs, journey mapping, and process optimization to drive product innovation and adoption.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, machine learning, and data science to support product innovation and competitive positioning.
• Proven ability to mentor teams, promote best practices, and lead product development using Agile methodologies.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and own comprehensive product roadmaps, aligning features with business goals and market demands.
• Utilize data analysis and product analytics to inform decisions and identify trends for continuous improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate product vision, secure alignment, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Lead product lifecycle management, including MVP creation, rollout, and scaling of complex products.
• Drive customer-centric solutions by understanding needs through research, journey mapping, and process optimization.
• Mentor team members on product strategy, development practices, and emerging technologies.
• Promote adoption of innovative technologies and ensure quality through rigorous testing and evaluation.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal