(USA) Principal, Product Manager, New Store Strategy and Geospatial

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and evolution of our geospatial capabilities that are the foundation of new asset growth (new stores & clubs), a critical capability that drives enterprise growth across U.S., Sam’s Club, and International markets. This role sits within the Global Realty product organization and is responsible for transforming how Walmart identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes new store locations using advanced geospatial analytics, data science, and AI-driven decisioning. As Walmart accelerates growth, the complexity of site selection continues to grow—requiring integration of customer demand signals, trade area dynamics, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling. This role will define and deliver a modern, scalable platform that enables real estate managers to make faster, more accurate, and more confident location decisions. You will partner cross-functionally with Realty teams, Market Strategy, Finance, Data Science, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to modernize best-in-class geospatial products and experiences using industry standard geospatial products such as ESRI (ArcGIS), Carto, etc. and modern cloud data platforms. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on Walmart’s physical footprint and long-term growth strategy. This role ensures Walmart is selecting the right locations, in the right markets, at the right time by improving: Accuracy and speed of site selection decisions through advanced geospatial analytics, Standardization and scalability of trade area modeling and market evaluation, Integration of predictive analytics and AI into real estate decision workflows, Visibility into market opportunities, cannibalization risks, and financial outcomes, Adoption of modern tools that empower teams to make data-driven, self-service decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related area and 9 years’ experience in product management.
OR 11 years’ experience in product management or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in site selection, real estate analytics, location intelligence, or market planning.
Background working at or with companies such as Alteryx, ESRI, Carto, or similar geospatial / analytics platforms.
Experience with trade area modeling, spatial analytics, or location-based machine learning models.
Familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
Experience building or integrating AI/ML-driven decision systems.
Strong understanding of retail, omnichannel strategy, or physical network optimization.
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area and 8 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 and Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise in site selection by combining business, financial, and geospatial insights to identify high-value growth opportunities and constraints.
Conduct structured discovery with Realty and Strategy teams to understand decision workflows, pain points, and unmet needs.
Use tools such as ESRI and Carto to analyze trade areas, customer behavior, demographics, and competitive landscapes.
Translate insights into clear, measurable problem statements aligned to enterprise growth and ROI objectives.
Drive alignment through data-driven insights, experimentation, and validated hypotheses.
Define and own the product vision for Walmart’s geospatial site selection ecosystem, ensuring alignment to long-term real estate and enterprise growth strategy.
Translate vision into a clear, actionable roadmap that balances impact, risk, and scalability.
Evaluate build vs. buy vs. partner decisions across geospatial tools, data providers, and modeling capabilities.
Align stakeholders across Realty and the Enterprise on strategic priorities, success metrics, and platform direction.
Lead end-to-end product execution across the full lifecycle—from discovery and ideation through launch and optimization.
Partner with Engineering and Data Science to deliver scalable geospatial solutions that improve decision accuracy and reduce cycle time.
Manage trade-offs across model sophistication, usability, cost, and time-to-value.
Ensure successful adoption by real estate teams and drive continuous improvement through telemetry, feedback loops, and performance tracking tied to business outcomes.
Leverage strong understanding of geospatial data, analytics pipelines, and machine learning models to enhance site selection capabilities.
Partner with Data Science to develop and refine models for trade area definition, competition & cannibalization analysis, and site scoring.
Translate complex analytical outputs into intuitive tools and actionable insights for business users.
Use experimentation and data analysis to continuously improve model performance and decision quality.
Demonstrate leadership through influence, ownership, and strong judgment in a highly cross-functional environment.
Communicate complex technical and spatial concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
Build trust and alignment across Realty, Product, Engineering, and Strategy teams.
Operate with agility and accountability, ensuring decisions consistently prioritize customer value, enterprise strategy, and long-term business impact.

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
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities, covering high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates, with tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart).
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Stock