(USA) Staff, Product Manager -External Data Partnerships

Walmart•Hoboken, NJ

About The Position

The Analytics Platform & Data Partnerships team is seeking a Staff Product Manager to help lead the management and delivery of external partner data assets. In this role, you will accelerate data acquisition, establish and uphold data standards, ensure policy compliance, nurture strategic partnerships, and contribute to the development of robust data pipelines and self-service tools. Your responsibilities will include gathering user data requirements, translating them into actionable user stories, working closely with engineering to deliver data products, shaping data strategy and roadmaps, and monitoring as well as reporting on key usage metrics and KPIs. About Team: Global Tech - AI & Data Building the right technology foundation for Infrastructure platforms & data is vital to success at the scale of Walmart. Our team builds and maintains the foundational technologies that support the tech organization. Included in this are data platforms, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud computing, infrastructure, and external data portfolio. All of these products and services are supported by scalable and powerful infrastructure, ensuring a secure and seamless employee and customer experience across stores, digital channels, and distribution centers. In this role, you will be working closely with the Senior, Product Management and the entire Analytics Platform and Data Partnerships Team on the following activities (and potentially more!):

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or business field
Experience as a Senior Product Manager or in a similar role
Product management certification or course completion
Proven ability to manage the full product lifecycle and large user bases
Experience working with and analyzing data sets, and managing external data partner relationships
Strong understanding of different data domains (commercial, consumer, weather, social, etc.)
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Proficiency in database technologies (such as SQL, GCP)
Basic knowledge of using AI tools to enhance data capabilities
Excellent time management, organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Strong collaborator who can influence cross-functional teams
Team player who embraces change, respects others, and is eager to learn and adapt
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in product management.
Option 2: 9 years’ experience in product management or related area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related area and 6 years’ experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products
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.

Responsibilities

Define business and data requirements, assess data quality, evaluate sources, and analyze technical fit
Conduct cost-benefit analysis, run pilot tests/POCs, and establish governance and ongoing monitoring
Identify and implement innovative data sharing tools, collaborating with data partners and internal stakeholders
Drive adoption of external data assets and share best practices to position the team as a strategic enabler
Deploy and maintain contract intelligence tools with Legal, Procurement, and Business teams to track contracts and highlight obligations
Manage RFPs, POCs, and integrations; train users, gather feedback, and maintain external data relationships
Work with data engineers to prioritize features and develop product roadmaps
Support quarterly key results and align success metrics to overall objectives
Standardize data collection across products to better understand customer behavior
Prepare and share market research findings

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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.