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Walmart

Director, Product Development – Pet Foods

Walmart

. Lead product development initiatives by managing complex specifications and aligning with customer needs and quality standards .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product lifecycle management, financial modeling, and strategic planning to drive product innovation and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Product Lifecycle ManagementFinancial ModelingProject ManagementData AnalysisCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Business StrategiesCost Reduction StrategiesOperational EfficiencyTrend AnalysisMerchandising Goals
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing Senior LeadershipCommitment to Ethical Standards
Tools & Technologies
VBASQLCreative Design SoftwareMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management ProfessionalSix Sigma Certification
Industry Keywords
Product DevelopmentBenchmarkingTalent DevelopmentStrategic PlansCost Structures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMPSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead product development initiatives by managing complex specifications and aligning with customer needs and quality standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic projects, process streamlining, and operational efficiency
  • Conduct industry benchmarking and data analysis to identify trends and inform product strategies
  • Develop and implement financial models and cost-reduction strategies to maximize sales growth and profitability
  • Oversee product lifecycle management, issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
  • Guide talent development and foster a high-performing team aligned with business objectives
  • Develop strategic plans, optimize cost structures, and advance product innovation
  • Engage internal and external partners and stakeholders to deliver product and business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area
  • 1 year’s supervisory experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing product lifecycle and cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in business strategies, financial modeling, and merchandising goals
  • Strong project management skills, including planning, benchmarking, and operational efficiency
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend solutions for product development and cost reduction
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders, influencing senior leadership, and communicating complex initiatives
  • Commitment to ethical standards and integrity
  • Preferred qualifications include application development with VBA and SQL, creative design software, cross-functional project management, financial modeling, manufacturing, product development, packaging, and Microsoft Office
  • Preferred master’s degree, Project Management Professional certification, and Six Sigma certification

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • PTO, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Voting leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Additional PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
  • Stock may be included for certain positions