Principal, Product Manager

Position Summary...What you'll do...About the Role We are seeking a Principal Product Manager (PPM) for Supplier APIs to lead the strategy, evolution, and adoption of a large-scale API ecosystem that underpins critical internal and external integrations.This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how APIs are designed, governed, and consumed across the organization. You will operate as a senior individual contributor, influencing multiple product domains and technology teams, and setting the bar for API product excellence. Key Responsibilities API Strategy & Platform Vision Define and own the long-term vision, principles, and roadmap for the Supplier API and broader connected ecosystem, collaborating with other domain leaders for a holistic and best-in-class experience for our external partners Establish organization-wide standards for API design, lifecycle management, and backward compatibilityIdentify strategic opportunities where APIs can unlock reuse, scale, and faster product delivery and business impact Product Leadership & Execution Own product definition for foundational API capabilities across multiple domainsPartner closely with engineering, architecture, and security to deliver scalable, resilient APIs Drive prioritization decisions that balance platform health, developer needs, and business outcomes Developer Experience (DX) Champion developers as primary users—both internal and externalImprove API usability through clear contracts, documentation, tooling, and onboarding experiencesReduce time-to-value for API consumers and improve integration success rates Platform Governance & Enablement Define standards and best practices for API consistency, security, and access controlGuide versioning, deprecation, and change management strategiesInfluence teams toward platform-first and reuse-oriented solutions Cross-Functional Influence & Thought Leadership Operate as the domain expert and trusted advisor to senior product, engineering, and business leadersProvide guidance and mentorship to product managers on API and platform best practicesRepresent the supplier API platform in executive forums and strategic planning discussions Measurement & Communication Define and track success metrics for API adoption, reliability, and developer satisfactionTranslate technical platform investments into clear business value narrativesCommunicate roadmap, progress, and risks to executive stakeholders What Success Looks Like A Best-in-Class Supplier API Experience:  Suppliers and partners experience Walmart’s APIs as a cohesive, intuitive, and dependable extension of our platform, regardless of domain or integration method. APIs feel intentionally designed, consistent, and easy to work with—earning trust as the preferred way to integrate and automate at scale. A Unified, End-to-End Platform Vision Brought to Life A clear API vision and strategy is not only defined, but realized through execution, aligning teams around a shared direction while translating strategy into tangible improvements suppliers can feel. The ecosystem evolves deliberately rather than incrementally or inconsistently. Seamless Integration Across Internal Teams and External Partners Internal product teams and external partners build against APIs that are connected, predictable, and interoperable, reducing friction at integration boundaries. APIs act as a unifying layer that enables faster delivery, smoother partnerships, and easier extension of core capabilities. APIs as a Strategic Growth and Scale Lever APIs are recognized and managed as long-term strategic assets, enabling new capabilities, automation, and partnerships without introducing fragility. The platform scales confidently as volume, complexity, and use cases expand. Required Qualifications 10+ years of product management experience, including ownership of platform or API productsProven experience defining and scaling APIs used by multiple teams or external partnersExperience leading API or developer platforms at enterprise scalePrior ownership of public or partner-facing APIs with strong adoptionStrong technical fluency in distributed systems and integration architecturesDemonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authorityExceptional communication skills with both technical and executive audiencesFamiliarity with event-driven and asynchronous architectures (e.g., web hooks, streaming)Background working with complex identity, authentication, and authorization systemsTrack record of improving developer experience through documentation, SDKs, or toolingExperience operating in highly matrixed organizations with significant cross-team dependenciesPrior role as a principal- or staff-level product leader influencing multiple domainsComfort presenting platform strategy and tradeoffs to executive leadershipExperience navigating regulated, security-conscious, or compliance-heavy environments Why This Role MattersAPIs are no longer just integration points—they are the connective tissue of modern platforms. This role is an opportunity to shape how our ecosystem evolves, setting the standards and direction for APIs that power innovation, automation, and partnership at scale. The Principal Product Manager for Supplier APIs will define a foundation that accelerates teams today and enables the platform to grow for years to come.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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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 Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. 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...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related area and 8 years’ experience as a product manager, ideally working on consumer-facing, large-scale, highly complex B2B/C products, Supervisory experience, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer SciencePrimary Location...1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.