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Walmart

Senior Manager, Product Development – Pet Foods

Walmart

. Lead cross-functional communication to align product development initiatives and provide timely stakeholder updates .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in product development processes and strategies, with a strong focus on pet food formulation and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product initiatives from concept through lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Product Development ProcessesPet Food FormulationRoot Cause AnalysisProduct Strategy ExecutionDigital Launches for Pet Products

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Hard Skills
Product Specifications DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisCost EngineeringManufacturability ExpertisePerformance Adjustment
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsLeadership
Industry Keywords
Pet NutritionRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder UpdatesCross-Functional CommunicationBusiness Plans Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead cross-functional communication to align product development initiatives and provide timely stakeholder updates
  • Manage development activities by creating strategies and tactics in collaboration with teams
  • Develop and monitor product specifications throughout the product lifecycle
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions for product issues
  • Analyze market trends and benchmarking to drive product strategy and advise senior leadership
  • Oversee execution of business plans, remove obstacles, and adjust performance to meet objectives
  • Foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment
  • Manage development of dry, wet, and fresh food products for dogs and cats
  • Drive product initiatives from concept through lifecycle management
  • Collaborate with Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area
  • Proven expertise in product development processes
  • Experience in pet food formulation, pet nutrition, cost engineering, and manufacturability
  • Expertise in developing and executing product strategies aligned with business goals
  • Skill in root cause analysis and implementing solutions to resolve product issues
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal and external partners
  • Capability in driving digital launches for Pet products
  • Proficiency in navigating pet food regulatory changes and ensuring compliance on claims and packaging

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 disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
  • High school completion, bachelor's degree, English Language Learning, and short-form certificate programs
  • Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart
  • Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses
  • Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions