Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Position: (USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

Help design the future of Walmart's first mile network. In this role, you'll lead high-impact automation and process design solutions that create capacity and improve flow. The role offers end-to-end ownership, from design through project approval, with direct impact on how operations scale. This is a high-impact, high-visibility individual contributor role based in Bentonville, AR, ideal for an experienced automation engineer who has led large capital projects and can translate business needs into operational solutions.

You'll work across internal partners and vendors to deliver scalable solutions that increase capacity, improve transportation density, and support better network service.

About the team:

This team leads Ambient First Mile design and strategy, focusing on scaling capacity, optimizing costs, and enhancing availability to improve service across the network. They leverage data analysis, automation, and process improvement to drive operational excellence. Collaborating across functions, the team implements innovative solutions that support supply chain efficiency goals. Their work ensures seamless integration of automation technologies and continuous improvement of workflows, contributing to Walmart's commitment to delivering value and reliable service throughout the network.

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 teams to integrate new automation technologies and resolve related technical challenges.

* Develop and maintain documentation for automation processes, project plans, and performance metrics.

* Communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders and influence actionable outcomes.

* Promote operational excellence by identifying process improvements and supporting standard operating procedures.

* Build strong business cases for capital investments by balancing cost, scalability, service, speed to deploy, and operational impact.

What you'll bring:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as industrial, mechanical, or a related field.

* Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and troubleshooting within complex operational environments.

* Strong data analysis skills with the ability to develop insights and influence strategic decisions using visualization tools.

* Demonstrated project management experience, including risk identification, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication.

* Working knowledge of complex automated systems, including how mechanical equipment, controls, software, and operations come together in end-to-end solution design.

* Experience in developing business cases and evaluating financial impacts to ensure return on investment.

* Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functionally and build partnerships.

* Detail orientation, strategic thinking, and a results-driven mindset.

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…