(USA) Principal, Product Manager
Walmart · San Bruno, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $286,000 / year
- San Bruno, CA
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Job highlights
- Lead AI merchandising assistant product vision and strategy.
- Partner with engineering, data science, and business leaders.
- Build trusted, high-impact AI experiences for merchants.
- Shape an AI-native product at enterprise scale.
- Apply AI advances to complex real-world challenges.
About the role
Principal Product Manager AI Merchandising Assistant
Lead the vision, strategy, and execution for Wally, Walmart's AI-powered merchandising assistant, helping redefine how merchants make decisions and get work done. We are seeking an AI-native product leader who is deeply fluent in modern AI systems and passionate about translating emerging capabilities into meaningful business impact at enterprise scale. You will partner closely with engineering, data science, and business leaders to build trusted, high-impact AI experiences for merchants. This is a unique opportunity to shape an AI-native product and apply the latest advances in AI to complex, real-world challenges at unprecedented scale.
About the team:
Our team develops an AI-native merchandising platform that empowers the merchandising organization by building shared services to govern and scale applications efficiently. Leveraging advanced technologies and data-driven insights, the team enhances product strategy and roadmap management. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, members drive innovation and operational excellence to deliver scalable solutions. The team applies strong project and stakeholder management skills to navigate complex challenges and ensure alignment with business goals. Continuous improvement and strategic thinking are central to maximizing impact across the merchandising domain.
What you'll do:
- 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.
- Establish scalable mechanisms for gathering and interpreting customer feedback and product usage data.
- Guide teams in defining success metrics aligned to customer outcomes and validate across product and user dimensions.
- Influence enterprise prioritization through customer insights and opportunity-sizing models.
- Mentor product managers and elevate product management practices across the organization.
What you'll bring:
- Deep experience building AI-native products, with strong fluency in modern AI technologies and a clear understanding of what makes AI experiences useful, reliable, and trusted.
- Proven ability to define product vision and strategy, navigate ambiguity, and deliver impactful products from concept to scale.
- Strong technical aptitude and experience partnering closely with engineering teams to shape product direction, evaluate tradeoffs, and influence system design.
- Expertise using data, experimentation, user research, and evaluation frameworks to measure product quality and drive decision-making.
- Exceptional leadership and influence skills, with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and mentoring product managers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 9 years’ experience in product management.
- Option 2: 11 years’ experience in product management or related area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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
Location & Compensation:
San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas US-10929: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Stock
Key skills/competency
- AI Product Management
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Technical Aptitude
- User Research
- Merchandising Platforms
- Enterprise Scale
- Stakeholder Influence
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Merchandising
- Retail
- Strategy
- Leadership
- Technology
- Product Development
- Data Science
- B2B
- Enterprise
- Walmart
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI product management experience, strategic vision, and technical aptitude. Quantify achievements related to product success and impact.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for AI and how your skills align with Walmart's mission and the specific role of Principal Product Manager for Wally.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience leading cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, and mentoring product managers. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
- Demonstrate technical understanding: Be prepared to discuss modern AI technologies, product design trade-offs, and how you leverage data and experimentation to drive product decisions.
- Research Walmart's culture: Understand their commitment to innovation, scale, and AI to show genuine interest in the company and the role.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Principal Product Manager role at Walmart?
- The primary focus of the Principal Product Manager role at Walmart is to lead the vision, strategy, and execution for Wally, an AI-powered merchandising assistant, aimed at transforming how merchants make decisions.
- What kind of AI experience is Walmart seeking for this Principal Product Manager position?
- Walmart is seeking an AI-native product leader with deep fluency in modern AI systems and a passion for translating emerging AI capabilities into significant business impact at an enterprise scale.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Principal Product Manager role at Walmart?
- The minimum qualifications include either a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related area with 9 years of product management experience, or 11 years of experience in product management or a related area.
- What are some preferred qualifications for this Principal Product Manager position?
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 8 years of product management experience (ideally on large-scale B2B/C products), supervisory experience, and knowledge of digital accessibility standards like WCAG 2.2 AA.
- Can you describe the team this Principal Product Manager will be joining at Walmart?
- This Principal Product Manager will join a team developing an AI-native merchandising platform that empowers the merchandising organization by building shared services for efficient application governance and scaling, utilizing advanced technologies and data-driven insights.
- What is the salary range for the Principal Product Manager role in San Bruno, California?
- The annual salary range for the Principal Product Manager position in San Bruno, California is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00.
- What additional compensation can be expected for this role at Walmart?
- In addition to base salary, this role may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses, and potentially stock options, depending on the specific position and company performance.
- How does Walmart support professional development for its Product Managers?
- Walmart offers a Live Better U program, providing a tuition-paid education benefit for associates to pursue degrees and certificates. Additionally, the role encourages mentoring and elevating product management practices.
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