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Walmart Labs·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

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Apr 2026

Summary

Walmart Labs product interview, one question about designing an app for local congresspeople. Short and a bit open-ended, the kind of prompt that sounds simple but really isn't once you start thinking about who the users actually are.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

Design an app for your local congresspeople.

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyAdaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

I fumbled the user definition for longer than I should have.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal and scope: which congressperson, what problems they face, and what success looks like. Then segment users (constituents, staff, congressperson) and prioritize needs, before brainstorming features and defining an MVP with metrics.

Pro tip: Show empathy for both constituents and congressional staff—staff are time-constrained and risk-averse, so solutions must be effortless and compliant. Also, tie your design to Walmart Labs' strengths in scale, data, and customer obsession to stand out.

1. Clarify Goals & Scope

Ask questions to understand the congressperson's district, key challenges, and what success means. Define whether the app is for constituents, staff, or both.

2. Identify Users & Pain Points

Segment users (e.g., constituents, caseworkers, legislative staff) and map their top pain points, such as slow response times, lack of transparency, or difficulty accessing services.

3. Prioritize Needs & Define Value Proposition

Use a framework like RICE or MoSCoW to prioritize features that address the most critical pain points. Articulate a clear value proposition for each user group.

4. Brainstorm Solutions & Define MVP

Generate feature ideas (e.g., case management, town hall scheduling, feedback polls) and select a minimal viable product that delivers core value quickly.

5. Define Success Metrics & Iterate

Propose metrics like response time, constituent satisfaction, and engagement. Outline a plan for gathering feedback and iterating.

Key Points to Mention

  • User segmentation: constituents, congressional staff, and the congressperson have distinct needs.
  • Pain points: slow constituent response, lack of transparency, difficulty navigating government services.
  • Prioritization framework: use RICE or impact/effort matrix to focus on high-impact, low-effort features.
  • MVP features: casework tracking, event scheduling, and feedback mechanisms.
  • Success metrics: response time, resolution rate, constituent satisfaction (CSAT), and active users.
  • Compliance and privacy: ensure data security and adherence to government regulations.

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