Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...

Role summary: As Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, you will lead the design, integration, and optimization of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency within the supply chain. This role requires leveraging data analysis and project management expertise to drive technology adoption and continuous process improvements. You will collaborate across teams to develop strategic solutions, manage complex projects, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Your leadership will support operational excellence by identifying automation opportunities, overseeing implementation, and delivering measurable performance improvements that contribute to Walmart’s overall success. About the team: The Automation Engineering team leads the installation and commissioning of large-scale automated Symbotic ASRS systems, advancing supply chain automation. This team applies expertise in automation, data analysis, project management, and process improvement to optimize operations and deliver measurable business value. Collaborating across functions, members design, implement, and enhance automation solutions to ensure seamless system performance. With strong business acumen and communication skills, the team supports strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and technology adoption, fostering continuous improvement to meet organizational goals and advance Walmart’s automation capabilities.

What you'll do...

What you'll do:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights, influence strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and resources to ensure successful delivery of automation engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and optimize process workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation solutions, including testing, integration, and performance metrics.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering operational excellence and innovation.
• Evaluate financial data to support business cases and ensure return on investment for automation projects.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in automation engineering, including system design, integration, and troubleshooting within supply chain environments.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to leverage tools for hypothesis testing, visualization, and strategic insight development.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including risk identification, contingency planning, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence through continuous improvement methodologies and workflow optimization.
• Solid understanding of engineering economics to evaluate financial impacts and build business cases for automation initiatives.
• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly and concisely.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6
years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.