(USA) Principal, Product Manager

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

4d • $132,000 - $286,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, Product Manager leads product strategy across multiple related products within Walmart Connect- Offsite Ads Product portfolio, driving organization-wide decisions through deep expertise and data-driven insights. This role shapes long-term product vision, manages complex customer problems, and oversees product lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborating cross-functionally, the position influences senior leadership and promotes best practices within product management. The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide teams in delivering scalable solutions that align with business objectives and customer needs, ensuring continuous innovation and value realization. The team leads strategy and execution for Offsite Ads, Partnerships, and CTV products, delivering impactful results through data-driven decision making and stakeholder collaboration. Combining deep customer insights with emerging technology expertise, the team defines product vision and roadmaps. Members work cross-functionally to create innovative solutions that enhance business value and customer experience. Emphasizing rigorous discovery, prioritization, and performance measurement, the team mentors peers to advance product management practices. Focused on operational excellence and strategic growth, this team plays a vital role in expanding Walmart’s product portfolio and market presence.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in product strategy and lifecycle management across multiple related products or large product areas within Adtech/Martech.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and compelling narratives.
• Expertise in defining and evolving product roadmaps aligned with business and technology priorities.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and driving organization-level decisions with advanced analytics and experimentation.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring product managers and elevating product management practices.
• Deep understanding of customer needs through design thinking, journey mapping, and data interpretation.
• Ability to manage complex product launches, risk mitigation, and long-term product optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 9 years’ experience in product management.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Shape and drive product strategy across multiple related products, leveraging deep domain expertise and data-driven insights.
• Own complex customer problems and product requirements, considering upstream and downstream impacts.
• Develop and manage product roadmaps ensuring strategic alignment, technical feasibility, and resource prioritization.
• Guide cross-functional teams in defining success metrics and validating product outcomes through data and experimentation.
• Influence enterprise prioritization by providing customer insights and opportunity-sizing models.
• Mentor product managers and elevate product management practices across the organization.
• Lead strategic initiatives by collaborating with senior stakeholders and promoting innovation.

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 and 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.

What This Job Offers

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