Senior Manager, Product Research
HuntressSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering (Any), Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field
- 3-6 years of experience in product management or business consulting, or related field
- Experience leading or working on products related to search algorithms
Responsibilities
- Set strategic direction and optimize performance for specific technology functions
- Bridge business and technology, set priorities, direct execution, and lead cross-technology projects while balancing customer focus with pragmatic decision-making
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps and backlogs
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to prioritize new capabilities based on clear business cases
- Draft epics and stories, prioritize the backlog, and participate in the agile development process to ensure successful sprint completion
- Support systems and capabilities by promoting defect fixes, addressing frequently occurring support problems, and optimizing efficiency drains
- Communicate with diverse groups of stakeholders through information sharing, listening sessions, training programs, clear documentation, and strategic vision presentations
- Collaborate with partners, navigate complex decision-making processes, and influence product strategy
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and products in the omni-channel landscape to provide actionable recommendations that accomplish business objectives
- Act as a system subject matter expert, understanding how stakeholders use these systems and providing vision and assistance to teams for optimal utilization of capabilities
- Manage vendor relationships with significant annual spend, ensuring effective partnership management
Skills
Product Roadmaps
Backlogs
Epics
User Stories
Agile Development
Search Algorithms
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
Omni-channel
System Subject Matter Expert
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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