(USA) Principal, Product Manager

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Principal Product Manager, you will lead product strategy and execution across multiple related products. You will shape long-term product vision, address complex customer needs, influence senior stakeholders, and guide organization-wide decisions through deep expertise and data-driven insights. You will oversee product lifecycle management, promote product management best practices, and use advanced analytics and emerging technologies to optimize outcomes. The role also involves elevating product management standards and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable solutions that advance business objectives.

The team develops transportation optimization and visibility solutions in collaboration with business, operations, engineering, and data science. Its work includes algorithms for freight consolidation and dynamic routing, an integrated multi-channel telematics platform for visibility, predictive insights and real-time alerts, and a horizontal AI tool that contextualizes data, anticipates risks, and recommends actions for complex logistics environments.

The position is based at 805 Respect, Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart states an annual salary range of $110,000 to $220,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in product strategy and roadmap management across multiple related products.
• Proven ability to lead complex product lifecycles, including MVP development, launch execution, and long-term optimization.
• Strong expertise in data-driven decision-making, including using analytics, experimentation, and AI insights to guide product direction.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional influence at the enterprise level.
• Deep understanding of customer needs through design thinking, journey mapping, and user research methodologies.
• Ability to mentor and develop product management talent while promoting best practices and ethical standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related area and 9 years of experience in product management; or 11 years of experience in product management or a related area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area, and 8 years of experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve product strategies across multiple related products, using data and domain expertise to identify market opportunities and guide long-term direction.
• Lead development and management of product roadmaps aligned with business priorities, technical feasibility, and resource allocation.
• Drive organization-level decisions using data-driven insights, advanced analytics, and customer feedback mechanisms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence senior stakeholders and promote product management best practices.
• Oversee the product lifecycle from MVP creation through scalable launch and ongoing optimization.
• Mentor product managers and help build organizational capability through strategic coaching.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

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