(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering at Walmart

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems within supply chain operations. This role leverages advanced data analysis and project management to drive operational excellence and process enhancements. The position requires effective communication across teams and stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and ensure successful implementation of automation initiatives. The incumbent develops business cases, manages risks, and fosters collaboration to optimize technology adoption, supporting Walmart’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in a dynamic environment.
About the team:

The Automation Engineering Platform team drives the advancement of supply chain automation through centralized support. This team provides tactical assistance, deployable resources, and strategic planning for automation initiatives that span multiple teams or fall outside specific group scopes. By fostering collaboration and leveraging expertise in automation, data analysis, and project management, the team ensures seamless integration and continuous improvement of automation networks. Their efforts enable operational excellence and process optimization, supporting Walmart’s commitment to efficient, scalable supply chain solutions that meet evolving business needs.
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 cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate automation technologies and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation processes, project plans, and performance metrics.
• Oversee financial analyses to evaluate automation investments and ensure return on investment.
• Mentor and guide team members to foster technical growth and operational excellence.

What you'll bring:

• Strong program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end program delivery, including dependencies, risks, and stakeholder alignment
• Background in supply chain automation, engineering, or large-scale operational environments
• Experience developing and evaluating business cases, capital investments, and ROI
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and influence strategic decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with automation technologies, systems integration, or engineering concepts

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 America

Walmart 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.