Senior Manager, Product Development - Prepared Foods

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Product Development (Prepared Foods) leads cross-functional teams to drive product initiatives from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with business strategies and customer needs. This role manages product specifications, sourcing activities, and performance metrics while identifying and resolving issues to maintain production timelines. By conducting market research and benchmarking, the position supports innovation and continuous improvement. The Senior Manager also fosters collaboration across departments, provides leadership and development opportunities for associates, and upholds company standards to deliver high-quality products that contribute to business growth and operational excellence. The Product Development team at Sam’s Club drives innovation and quality enhancement for Member’s Mark products, focusing on profitable growth and superior customer experience. Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional partners—including Merchants, Sourcing, Quality, Packaging, and Creative teams—the team manages product strategies and lifecycle processes. They address complex challenges through strategic insight and clear communication, ensuring alignment and timely delivery. By fostering strong partnerships, leveraging data-driven decisions, and promoting continuous improvement, the team supports business objectives and enhances product offerings across both online and in-store channels.

Requirements

Proven expertise in product lifecycle management and new product development within complex environments.
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment on product initiatives.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions to ensure timely product delivery.
Ability to develop and manage product specifications, benchmarking industry trends to inform product strategy.
Proficient in analyzing business metrics and market research to support strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated capability in sourcing activities and ensuring compliance with documentation and audit requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages
Creative design software
Financial modeling
Leading and completing cross-functional projects
Manufacturing, product development, or packaging
Microsoft Office
Supervisory
Masters: Arts
Masters: Business
Masters: Science
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Six Sigma - Certification

Responsibilities

Lead product development initiatives by managing communications with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and timely updates.
Oversee sourcing activities, validating documentation and collaborating cross-functionally to support business strategies and audit accuracy.
Develop and manage product specifications throughout the lifecycle, conducting benchmarking and quality reviews to meet customer needs in the Prepared Foods categories.
Direct product strategy implementation by analyzing market research, identifying trends, and recommending enhancements to senior leadership.
Drive execution of business plans by removing obstacles, measuring progress, and adjusting strategies to meet performance goals.
Supervise and mentor associates, fostering a collaborative team environment and promoting continuous development.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U is a company 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.