Distinguished, Platform Product Manager at Walmart

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, support, and product development, with strong technical and consulting expertise
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing product teams focused on multi-cloud platforms
  • Expertise in managing product cost, utilization, and efficiency at global scale
  • Experience engaging senior leaders to define strategy and set priorities for world-class services
  • Demonstrated success in fostering global collaboration to meet diverse customer needs
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to influence product design and provide strategic direction
  • Customer-focused mindset with a talent for translating needs into impactful product solutions
  • Experience building resilient, scalable platforms using cloud-native architectures
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced, distributed environments
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and/or AI/ML systems
  • Understanding of distributed systems, data governance, and/or platform architecture
  • Proven ability to work across engineering, product, and business teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable platform solutions that empower developers and application teams globally
  • Translate user needs into a strategic product roadmap, prioritizing features that drive measurable business value
  • Enhance developer experience and streamline adoption through continuous product innovation and operational excellence
  • Evolve platform capabilities to meet changing demands, with a focus on scalability, availability, and performance
  • Define and track key metrics to guide investment decisions and maximize ROI
  • Apply modern product management practices to identify customer needs, close product gaps, and accelerate adoption
  • Collaborate closely with engineering to execute the roadmap and reduce time-to-market
  • Use data-driven insights to evaluate platform performance and inform ongoing improvements
  • Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including tools, models, and best practices
  • Help architect, build, and scale the infrastructure that powers enterprise-wide data and AI capabilities
  • Lead or contribute to the design and development of cloud-native platforms, supporting data ingestion, processing, and AI/ML workloads
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform capabilities align with business and technical needs
  • Play a key role in strategic planning, roadmap execution, and driving operational excellence

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure
Data Platforms
AI/ML
Distributed Systems
Data Governance
Platform Architecture
DevOps
Cloud Computing
Product Roadmap
Cross-functional Collaboration

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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