Manager, Automation Engineering - Zero Emissions

(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering
- Zero Emissions

Bentonville, AR

805 Respect
Bentonville, AR

R-2657683

$90,000 - $180,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Role summary:

The Manager,Automation Engineering
- Zero Emission Deploymentleadsthedeployment ,implementation,andintegrationofzeroemissionvehiclesystemsacross

Walmart'ssupplychainnetwork.

Thisroleleveragesdataanalysisandadvancedanalyticstodrivecontinuousimprovementandoperationalexcellence.

Thisroletakeselectricvehiclesandotheremergingtechnologiesfrompilotthroughscaleddeploymentbycoordinatingvehiclereadiness,site infrastructure,operational requirements,vendor execution,andlaunchactivities.

Theidealcandidatecombinesstrongengineeringandprogrammanagementskillswiththeabilitytoworkcross-functionally across

Transportation,Operations,Fleet Services,Energy,andexternaltechnologypartnerstosuccessfullydeploynewtechnologiesincomplexoperatingenvironments.

About the team:

Walmart’s Transportation Engineering team leads advancements within one of North America’s largest private fleets, emphasizing zero-emissions technology, autonomous systems, and yard modernization. The team develops and implements innovative solutions that transform freight, equipment, and asset movement across Walmart’s network. Collaborating closely with operations, technology partners, and external providers, the team applies engineering expertise, automation, and data-driven insights to enhance safety, efficiency, and transportation operations.

This dynamic environment supports continuous improvement and project management to deliver scalable, impactful results that shape the future of transportation at Walmart.

What you'll do:

• Leaddeploymentofelectricvehiclesandotherzero-emissiontransportationtechnologiesacross
  
  Walmart’ssupplychain.
• Developandexecutesitedeploymentplans,schedules,readiness criteria,andlaunchstrategies.
• Coordinate vehicle,infrastructure,operational,maintenance,safety,andtrainingrequirements.
• Leadcross-functionalexecutionwith
  
  Operations,Fleet Services,Energy,siteteams,andexternalpartners.
• Analyzeoperationalandtechnicaldatatoevaluateperformance,identify trends,anddriveimprovements.
• Managevendorsthroughinstallation,commissioning,launch,and stabilization.
• Trackkeyperformancemetrics,risks,and milestones.
• Translatedeploymentlearningsintorepeatablestandardsandprocessesthatenableenterprisescale.

What you'll bring:

• Experienceleadingcomplexengineering,technology,vehicle,orinfrastructuredeployments.
• Stronganalyticalskillswiththeabilitytointerprettechnicalandoperationaldata,identifyrootcauses,anddrivedata-baseddecisions.
• Strongprogrammanagementskillsacrossmultipleworkstreams,schedules,risks,and dependencies.
• Abilitytotranslateoperationalneedsintotechnicalrequirementsandpracticalsolutions.
• Experiencemanagingvendorsandcross-functionalstakeholdersthroughexecution.
• Strong problem-solving,communication,andinfluencingskills.
• Abilitytooperateeffectivelyinfast-paced,evolvingtechnologyenvironments.
• Experiencewithelectricvehicles,charging infrastructure,fleet operations,ortransportationtechnologyispreferred.

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…