Director, Product Management - Backroom & Connected Building

Reference: R-2546485Posted: 2026-06-18Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $130000 - $260000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeDefine the Future of Connected Retail Operations Establish and communicate a compelling vision for Walmart's Backroom and Connected Building product portfolio. Create and execute multi-year product strategies that align customer needs, operational priorities, and emerging technologies. Drive innovation across receiving, inventory movement, asset monitoring, facility intelligence, energy optimization, and connected operations. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, IoT, computer vision, and predictive analytics to improve operational performance and associate experiences. Lead Customer-Centered Product Innovation Build deep understanding of associates, operators, facility teams, and business stakeholders through research, field engagement, and data-driven insights. Champion discovery practices that uncover high-value opportunities and translate them into scalable solutions. Ensure teams focus on solving meaningful customer and business problems with measurable outcomes rather than feature delivery alone. Develop frameworks for prioritization, opportunity sizing, and outcome measurement across the portfolio. Drive Product Excellence and Business Impact Own product strategy and roadmap execution across multiple product domains and teams. Balance business value, customer experience, technical feasibility, operational complexity, and speed-to-market. Lead decisions around platform investments, product architecture, build-versus-buy evaluations, and ecosystem partnerships. Establish rigorous product operating mechanisms, including launch readiness, value realization, adoption measurement, and continuous improvement. Harness Data and AI to Accelerate Outcomes Define portfolio-level success metrics and ensure robust measurement frameworks are in place. Promote experimentation, telemetry, and analytics-driven decision making across teams. Drive adoption of AI-powered capabilities both within products and throughout the product development lifecycle. Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable product insights and strategic recommendations. Influence Across the Enterprise Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Operations, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Real Estate, Facilities, and Executive Leadership teams. Build alignment around strategic priorities, investment decisions, and roadmap commitments. Navigate complex organizational environments and drive execution through influence, collaboration, and clear communication. Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader on the future of retail operations technology. Build and Develop Exceptional Teams Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing product management teams. Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and growth opportunities. Coach leaders and product managers on strategy development, customer discovery, product execution, and stakeholder management. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. What You'll Bring...Leadership & Product Expertise Significant experience leading product organizations responsible for large-scale enterprise, operations, platform, or retail technology products. Proven success defining product vision, developing long-term strategies, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Experience managing complex product portfolios spanning multiple teams and stakeholders. Strategic Thinking & Execution Ability to connect customer needs, operational challenges, technology opportunities, and financial outcomes into clear product strategies. Strong business acumen with experience evaluating tradeoffs, investment decisions, and value realization. Demonstrated ability to execute in highly complex, cross-functional environments. Data, Technology & Innovation Deep appreciation for data-driven product management and experimentation. Experience leveraging AI, machine learning, analytics, automation, IoT, or connected-device ecosystems to solve business problems. Ability to translate emerging technologies into scalable business value. People Leadership Proven track record of building, developing, and retaining top product talent. Strong coaching, mentoring, and organizational leadership skills. Ability to inspire teams through change, ambiguity, and growth. Why This Role Matters Every day, millions of products move through Walmart's stores and clubs. Every minute, our buildings generate data that can improve efficiency, sustainability, and associate productivity. The products you lead will influence how Walmart receives inventory, manages operational workflows, optimizes facilities, and creates intelligent retail environments at unprecedented scale. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of connected retail operations, deliver transformative business impact, and redefine what is possible in the world's largest retail ecosystem. 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. 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 . 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. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockSummaryAt Walmart, the future of retail is being built behind the scenes as much as it is on the sales floor. As Director, Product Management – Backroom & Connected Building, you will lead the strategy, vision, and execution for a portfolio of products that power how goods flow through our stores and clubs and how our buildings operate as intelligent, connected environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of retail operations at global scale. You will oversee product teams responsible for Receiving, Backroom Operations, Connected Store, and Connected Building capabilities, transforming how associates work, how inventory moves, and how technology enables safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations. Working at the intersection of product innovation, AI, IoT, automation, and retail operations, you will define multi-year strategies, drive measurable business outcomes, and lead the development of platforms and experiences used across thousands of Walmart locations worldwide.Minimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related area and 11 years’ experience in product management. Option 2: 13 years’ experience in product management or related area."]Preferred qualifications["Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related area and 10 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."]