Group Director, Product Management
Walmart

Job Info

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What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart's Product team places customers and associates are at the heart of everything we build. We're a curious bunch. We dream big, but we also hold ourselves accountable for reaching our goals. We get to apply our product management expertise on the world's biggest stage.

We are at the forefront of innovation. We partner with technologists and scientists who fall in love with the problems and collaborate across teams to create inclusive, award-winning products.

About the Team

As a part of Walmart's eCommerce Product team, you'll be the voice of our customer. Walmart was founded with the belief that the customer is #1. It's not just a belief, but our way of doing business. With the customer at the forefront, wecanhelp deliver save both time and money for our customers no matter how they shop with us and reach them in new, exciting ways.

The eCommerce Product team builds products to enhance the experience for millions of customers who shop with us online or use the app to shop in our stores. You'll leverage the best and latest technologies to develop experiences that have changed the industry.

The Group Director of Product will lead AI/ML efforts at Walmart and play a critical role in shaping our customer-centric and innovative product offerings. You will work in a fast-paced, startup-like atmosphere and be responsible for driving AI/ML strategy, execution, and growth. We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive consumer-centric experiences and personalization for our Discovery platforms. This individual will be responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy and roadmap, focusing on key customer touchpoints such as the homepage, category pages, and brand pages. They will initiate and oversee projects to address consumer pain points and lead the design, development, and refinement of personalization engines for a tailored shopping experience. The ideal candidate will foster strong cross-functional collaboration with business, engineering, data science, and UX/UI teams to conceptualize and refine AI-driven product innovations. They will possess a deep understanding of technical requirements and challenges, effectively communicating them to relevant teams and establishing performance metrics to guide the product towards desired results. Additionally, this leader must be committed to continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest developments and trends in AI and ML to ensure our product offerings remain at the forefront of industry innovation. Success in this role will be measured by achieving key milestones and objectives in the areas of AI/ML product development, customer experience enhancement, team growth, and diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of AI/ML product strategy and roadmaps.
  
• Manage a team of 30-50 direct reports, including product managers, engineers, and data scientists.
  
• Drive the development and implementation of AI/ML solutions that enhance personalization, recommendation systems, and customer experiences.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing performance.
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Communicate complex AI/ML concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Drive diversity and inclusion efforts within the team and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in AI/ML, personalization, and recommendation systems.
  
• Background in eCommerce and building consumer experiences.
  
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
  
• Strong communication and storytelling skills for technically complex problems.
  

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.
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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $254,000.00-$481,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 15 years' experience in product management. Option 2: 17 years' experience in product management or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related area and 14 years' experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products, Supervisory experience, 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.

Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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