Senior Manager, Design Research

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

User Discovery : Requires knowledge of : User experience strategies; User interviews and surveys; User journeys; Story boards;

Contextual inquiries. To assess gaps between business expectations and user experience strategies. Leverages a deep understanding of trends in user consumption habits to develop or improve interaction design and user experience strategies.

Anticipates and mitigates risks during information synthesis and independently arrives at possible solutions for interactive designs.

• Analyzes and interprets existing data (for example web analytics, user surveys, customer support calls).Managing Functional Partnerships : Requires knowledge of : Stakeholder identification and mapping;
• Stakeholder analysis; Stakeholder communication; Stakeholder engagement techniques; Stakeholder management effectiveness tools and methods;
• Fluency in many specialized business vernacular; Deep understanding of diverse markets to deliver customer and business value;

adapt style and best practices to accommodate cultural differences. To collaborate with partners in the value chain to achieve desired outcomes across international markets.

Lead cross-functional strategic technology focused initiatives and encourage team to cultivate relationships across the businesses and markets.

Establishes best practices in the relevant functional area for team members to collaborate with people having different perspectives.

Facilitate cross functional team thinking and brainstorming activities to collectively create and share ideas. Establish shared goals and information sharing platform to foster collaboration.

Resolve technical and business issues related to collaborative efforts in varying business conditions. Seek out individuals with different perspectives to help foster creativity and personal growth.

• Design Research : Requires knowledge of : Principles of research; Best practices of qualitative and quantitative research;
• Data analysis techniques; Techniques to detect gaps in information; Legal risks, factual errors, and breaches of codes of conduct involving the use of research material;
• Organizational research requirements; Success metrics for research projects; Purpose of research and how it will be used;

Values, limitations, and risks of sources and social networks for research purposes; Emerging methods for obtaining relevant information.

To independently propose hypotheses for research. Provide inputs to modify research approaches and execution plans. Guides research processes with inputs regarding type, quality, and quantity of data and information to be collected.

Verifies the reliability and accuracy of the information through detailed checks. Detects any gaps in information uncovered and removes unreliable information.

Clarifies and resolves inconsistencies in the data of research projects. Analyzes and interprets relevant data for results and important insights.

Translates research insights and metrics, including research from other sources, into actionable recommendations that inform design and business strategies.

• Influencing and Building Stakeholder Consensus : Requires knowledge of : Verbal / Non-verbal behaviors; Application and allocation of Business Communication styles / techniques in ambiguous and challenging situations;
• Communication channels / mediums; Interpersonal skills and universal relationship building with ability to connect seemingly unconnected parties;

Influencing styles. To lead discussions with varying viewpoints confidently. Influence diverse audiences using customized communication and appropriate frameworks.

Leverage fact-based data & analytics insights to build a cohesive narrative and present in a clear, concise and meaningful way.

Demonstrate superior decision and coordination skills when faced with conflicting or ambiguous inputs. Become a trusted advisor to diverse stakeholders, influencing them to act on the product / technology matters.

Provide respectful, effective, timely feedback and seek, internalize, and utilize received feedback.Driving Customer / Client Needs : Requires knowledge of : Customer and business problems;

Dependencies and impacts on product processes / ways of working; Journey mapping; Process optimization; Communication and influencing techniques.

To build and maintain customer relations to understand customer requirements / problems. Creates customer journey touchpoints to anticipate product enhancements by pre-empting gaps / risks in the product experience.

Simplifies and improves processes to reduce turnaround times, increase effectiveness, and drive customer delight.Usability Testing and Iteration : Requires knowledge of : User profiles;

Testing scenarios; Documentation; Test plans To understand the basics of testing against a design specification. Identifies major activities and documents associated with user acceptance testing.

Cites multiple examples and types of acceptance tests for user acceptance testing. Compiles a list of procedures and guidelines for test developers and end users.

• Explains the features and objectives of alpha and beta tests.Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs;
• developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources;
• identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans;
• and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training;
• mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations;
• providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application;
• ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives;
• consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and costeffectiveness;
• and participating in and supporting community outreach events.Live our Values - Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture;
• holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability;

maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.Live our Values - Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Embrace Change - Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking;

and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.Embrace Change - Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.

Deliver for the Customer - Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.

• Focus on our Associates - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members;
• builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.Focus on our Associates - Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners;

works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Focus on our Associates - Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

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 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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1 : Bachelor's degree in UI / UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area and 4 years’ experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.

Option 2 : 6 years' experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate.

1 year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Driving product development in a design research area, Market Research, Business Analysis, UX Design Research, or related area, Master's degree in UI / UX Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Product Design, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), Research or design certification (for example, IDEOU - Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate), 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.

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America