Product Manager Principal

Product Manager Principal Company Overview: Walmart Marketplace Product is focused on building scalable, reliable platforms that enable internal teams and external developers to create seamless integrations. As part of this team, you will help shape the API platform strategy and operating model that powers Walmart Marketplace. You will plays a critical role in ensuring APIs are consistent, secure, reliable, and easy to adopt across Walmart. Role and Responsibilities of Product Manager Principal: In this role, you will own the API platform product direction and drive cross-team alignment to ensure scalable, secure, and developer-friendly integrations. You will lead governance, launch readiness, and platform enablement initiatives that support internal stakeholders and external developers. • Own the API platform product strategy and evolve core platform components including gateway capabilities, security controls, rate limiting, telemetry/observability, and internal API management tooling. • Define and operationalize API governance and lifecycle standards, including API design standards, documentation quality, production launch readiness, and change communication practices. • Partner with domain product and engineering teams to align cross-team roadmaps and ensure consistent API delivery across business areas. • Lead API launch enablement by embedding go-to-market planning and adoption measurement into every release. • Serve as the central API product subject matter expert and point of contact for internal stakeholders and external developers. • Drive cross-functional alignment through structured problem-solving, clear writing, and strong stakeholder communication. • Translate technical concepts into business priorities, tradeoffs, and measurable outcomes for non-technical audiences. Required Skills and Experience of Product Manager Principal: • Strong platform product management experience with demonstrated ability to define standards and influence multiple teams without direct authority. • Deep knowledge of API ecosystems and developer needs, including API usability, documentation quality, onboarding, and integration best practices. • Excellent stakeholder leadership and communication skills. • Proven execution discipline and program ownership with experience aligning cross-team roadmaps and driving production launches. • Structured problem-solving skills and sound judgment to navigate ambiguity and resolve conflicts. • 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 working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products. • Supervisory experience. • Experience creating inclusive digital experiences and implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards. • Knowledge of assistive technologies and digital accessibility best practices aligned with accessibility standards and guidelines. • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Compensation and Benefits of Product Manager Principal: • Annual salary range: $143,000.00-$286,000.00. • Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. • Additional compensation for certain positions may include stock. • Medical, vision, and dental coverage. • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan. • Company-paid life insurance. • Paid maternity and parental leave. • PTO including sick leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. • Short-term and long-term disability benefits. • Company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. • Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates. About Walmart: Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. Walmart is committed to helping associates, customers, and communities live better by fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences, ideas, and perspectives. The Walmart maintains a drug-free workplace and promotes integrity, compliance, and ethical standards across all operations. FAQ: Q: What does a Principal Product Manager do? A: Leads product strategy, aligns cross-functional teams, and drives high-impact initiatives across the organization. Q: Is a Product Manager a high-level position? A: Yes, it is a senior role above senior PMs, often influencing company-wide product decisions. Q: What skills are required for a Product Manager? A: Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, product roadmap planning, and strong communication skills are essential. Q: Does a Product Manager need technical knowledge? A: Technical knowledge helps in understanding engineering constraints, but coding is not always required. Q: Is being a Product Manager stressful? A: The role can be demanding due to high responsibility, cross-team coordination, and strategic decision-making.