Introduction to Walmart Global Tech
Imagine being part of a team that makes life easier for hundreds of millions of people through innovative technology solutions. At Walmart Global Tech, we are a community of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals who are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. Our mission is to harness the power of technology to improve the shopping experience for our customers, both online and in-store. We believe in people-led and tech-empowered innovation, where every line of code has the potential to make a significant impact on people's lives.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to join our US Omni Tech team in Bengaluru. As a leader in our supply chain group, you will be responsible for driving the execution of multiple business plans and projects, identifying customer and operational needs, and developing and communicating business plans and priorities. You will manage a high-performing team, coaching, guiding, and mentoring them to build supply chain products that solve complex problems. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating conflicting stakeholder priorities, making data-driven decisions, and driving the adoption of new and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Present and clearly articulate product strategy to company leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
- Manage a high-performing team, providing coaching, guidance, and mentorship to build supply chain products that solve complex problems.
- Develop and own roadmaps across complex products, ensuring communication with internal and external stakeholders, and driving alignment of features through organizational and market constraints.
- Work with multiple product and business functional teams across several geographical regions and Walmart markets, navigating conflicting stakeholder priorities and making data-driven decisions.
- Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects, identifying customer and operational needs, and developing and communicating business plans and priorities.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related area, with a minimum of 9 years of experience in product management.
- Alternatively, 11 years of experience in product management or a related area, with a strong track record of driving business growth and innovation.
- Advanced or Master's degree in Engineering or Management, with 12+ years of software experience and 3-4 years of experience leading product teams and product portfolios.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to act as an advisor to senior leadership and partner with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous environments, with a strong ability to navigate conflicting stakeholder priorities and make data-driven decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area, with 8 years of experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products.
- Supervisory experience, with a strong track record of coaching, guiding, and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Lean experimentation methodologies, with a strong understanding of product discovery processes, product vision, and product strategy.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Strong technical skills, with knowledge of competitive technology landscapes, existing portfolio of enterprise systems, technologies, services, and architecture.
- Understanding of common PaaS and IaaS technologies and environments, software quality assurance methodologies, tools, processes, and checkpoints.
- Knowledge of emerging technology and industry trends, with the ability to drive innovation and adoption of new technologies.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to drive business growth and innovation through data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build stakeholder consensus.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Walmart Global Tech, we are committed to the growth and development of our associates. As a Principal Product Manager, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
- Training and development programs, designed to enhance your technical and business skills.
- Mentorship and coaching, from experienced leaders and professionals in the field.
- Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects, with the potential to make a significant impact on the business.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a strong focus on innovation and teamwork.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Walmart Global Tech, we pride ourselves on our people-led and tech-empowered culture. Our work environment is collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced, with a strong focus on innovation and teamwork. We believe in flexibility and adaptability, with a hybrid way of working that combines in-office and virtual work. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose, and deliver on business needs.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, with a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Incentive awards for performance, with the opportunity to earn bonuses and rewards.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and more.
- Opportunities for career growth and development, with a strong focus on training and development.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a strong focus on innovation and teamwork.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced product management professional, looking for a new challenge and opportunity to make a significant impact on the business, we encourage you to apply for this role. As a Principal Product Manager at Walmart Global Tech, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, with the opportunity to drive innovation and growth in the retail technology space. Don't hesitate – apply today and let's build the future together!
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