Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Seeking a mid-level Product Manager with expertise in handling multiple workstreams within the search space, including experience in launching algorithmic features. Must be comfortable working on ambiguous projects and thrive in a dynamic environment.
The individual performing the role of a Staff Product Manager in search is expected to act as an owner and influencer in the organization. It is a cross functional role where the PM has to leverage their understanding of Search algorithms, and of ecommerce business fundamentals to identify opportunities for improvement of search performance.
They will need to work with cross functional stakeholders including engineers, data scientists, and senior executives from other functional areas, such as merchandizing and business leadership to develop and execute on the product vision and roadmap for Search in a fast-paced environment.
Such complex systems require special skills in Product Managers who are served well by a strong technical background and a strong product sense. Knowledge and comfort with statistics, advanced analytics, machine learning and software development methodologies is helpful in this role.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop short and long-term product strategies and roadmaps for eCommerce Search
- Drive strategic initiatives that require working across multiple teams
- Evaluate business cases and translate business and customer requirements into product roadmaps, engineering specifications, and underlying system dependencies to deliver customer benefits and meet financial goals
- Build a culture of end-to-end ownership, efficient operating reviews, data driven decision-making, strong partnerships, and willingness to take controlled risks to achieve results
- Actively manage key business stakeholders by conducting product reviews, strategy sessions with leadership, performance assessments, and priority setting based on impact and effort
- Run competitive intelligence analytics and internal data assessments to uncover new opportunities and turn them into insights that align with company goals
- Track and run analysis of key operational search metrics and financial performance indicators and measure progress for Search team through centralized governance
- Implement search initiatives with engineering and data science partners, conduct and analyze results from rigorous AB testing to make launch decisions with product leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in product management or analytics in eCommerce, Online advertising, or marketplaces
- Demonstrated track record of aligning to an overarching product vision, using data and analysis to support strategy and prioritization, and day to day product execution
- Strong user experience, analytics, and technical acumen
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with highly cross-functional teams
- Intellectually curious with a data driven mindset. Experience shipping and iterating based on data
- Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Preferred Experience: MBA or top tier Management consulting experience with a technical orientation or MS with a digital product management orientation or 3+ years of product management experience
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.
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00
San Bruno, California US-08848:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 7 years’ experience in product management. Option 2: 9 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 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.
Primary Location...
850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America
What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
