Principal, Product Manager - Core Recommendations

Position Summary As a Principal Product Manager, you will lead the development and execution of complex product strategies, driving data-informed decisions and customer-centric solutions. This role requires ownership of product roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, and the application of modern methodologies to deliver scalable innovations. You will influence cross-functional teams, mentor associates, and ensure seamless integration of emerging technologies while maintaining a strong focus on business objectives and customer needs. Your leadership will foster continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the successful delivery of impactful products within a dynamic environment. The team focuses on delivering personalized product experiences through data-driven strategies and advanced analytics. It drives product roadmaps by integrating customer insights and emerging technologies to enhance recommendations. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the team ensures alignment and effective communication across functions. Members apply rigorous analysis and innovative approaches to solve complex challenges, supporting scalable solutions that meet evolving business needs. The environment encourages continuous learning, strategic thinking, and the adoption of modern practices to advance product development and customer satisfaction. This team plays a key role in shaping impactful, data-informed product decisions. What you’ll do Develop and own comprehensive product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to inform product decisions and measure success against key performance indicators. Lead cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to secure resources, drive consensus, and communicate product vision effectively. Manage product lifecycle from ideation through launch, employing Agile methodologies and MVP approaches. Identify emerging technologies and market trends to innovate and enhance product offerings. Mentor team members on product strategy, development processes, and customer-centric practices. Drive go-to-market strategies to maximize product adoption and impact. What you’ll bring Strong understanding of machine learning and data science principles and experience working with data scientists on AI driven products. Proven expertise in product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle management within complex environments, delivering products that foster customer belonging. Strong stakeholder management skills, influencing and aligning cross-functional teams while fostering collaboration, trust, shared ownership, and belonging. Proficient in data-driven decision-making, applying product and feature analytics to drive thoughtful, balanced outcomes. Experience with emerging technologies and modern product development practices that encourage collaboration, continuous learning, and belonging. Ability to define product vision, frame hypotheses, and lead go-to-market strategies supporting scalable, accessible adoption. Demonstrated leadership mentoring teams, elevating multiple perspectives, and cultivating an environment of belonging, growth, and innovation. 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 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 ( 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 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 Primary Location 809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart