Principal, Product Manager

Role summary

The (USA) Principal, Product Manager leads the development and execution of complex product strategies, driving data‑informed decisions and customer‑centric solutions. This role involves owning product roadmaps, aligning cross‑functional stakeholders, and managing the full product lifecycle using modern methodologies. The position requires expertise in analytics, technology trends, and business strategy to identify new opportunities and deliver scalable innovations. The Principal Product Manager influences partners, and ensures alignment with organizational goals while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence across product initiatives.

The Walmart Inventory Planning Capabilities Product Management team leads the creation of advanced planning and forecasting solutions using machine learning and statistical modeling. This team manages the inventory planning ecosystem across omni‑channel networks, focusing on forecasting, inventory placement, targets, and item lifecycle management. By optimizing inventory positioning and safety stock, the team enhances operational efficiency. Team members demonstrate strong ownership, data‑driven decision making, and collaborate closely with engineering and business partners.

They drive product strategy, execution, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s merchandising team.

• Utilize data‑driven insights and analytics to inform product decisions and identify new opportunities for value creation.
• Present and clearly articulate product strategy to company leadership.
• Mentor high performing team members to build inventory products that solve complex problems.
• Develop and champion product vision, strategy and roadmap for products in safety stock planning space.
• Build and own scalable platforms that are multi‑tenant and can be leveraged across geographies and business units.
• Leverage data to make more informed product decisions and will influence the prioritization and design of complex solutions.
• Navigate conflicting stakeholder priorities by making data‑driven decisions using enterprise and end customer value as a guiding principle.

• Proven expertise in product strategy, roadmap development, and managing complex product life cycles.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data‑driven decision making and SQL programming.
• Experience in stakeholder management, influencing cross-functional teams, and building consensus.
• Ability to translate customer needs into scalable product solutions using design thinking and journey mapping.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and driving product vision and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility and adaptiveness in ambiguous environments.
• Ability to drive teams toward a shared vision with velocity and possess an indomitable bias toward action in the face of ambiguity.

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…