Director, Automation Engineering - Case Manipulation

Position Summary

The Director, Case Manipulation is a senior leader within the Advanced Engineering organization, responsible for developing and scaling case-handling automation capabilities across Walmart’s end-to-end supply chain network. This role leads a team of engineers and technical experts focused on advancing robotics and automation technologies that improve operational efficiency, increase network scalability, and enhance the associate work experience. The Director partners closely with supply chain operations, engineering, product, and technology leaders to identify business challenges, evaluate emerging solutions, and drive the successful deployment of production-ready automation capabilities across the enterprise.

This is an onsite role based at our Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas; we are not considering remote applicants, but a full relocation is available.

• Define and drive the long-term strategy and capability roadmap for case manipulation automation across Walmart Supply Chain
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and management of a portfolio of automation technologies, vendors, and strategic partners
• Establish readiness criteria, success metrics, and governance processes to ensure disciplined progression from concept through deployment
• Own the path from pilot validation to scalable, reliable operational deployment across the network
• Drive enterprise integration and architectural alignment to ensure automation solutions operate as connected capabilities rather than standalone systems
• Partner closely with Operations, Automation Engineering, Product, Global Tech, Safety, Reliability Maintenance Operations, and Procurement teams to align priorities and accelerate execution
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical leaders and subject matter experts
• Translate complex technical and operational findings into actionable recommendations for executive leadership
• Evaluate emerging robotics, AI, and automation technologies to identify opportunities that improve performance, scalability, and operational resilience
• Ensure solutions deliver measurable business value while improving safety, productivity, and the overall associate experience

• Experience leading automation, robotics, advanced engineering, or supply chain technology initiatives at scale
• Proven success managing complex technology portfolios and driving large-scale deployments from pilot through operationalization
• Strong understanding of warehouse automation, material handling systems, robotics integration, and supply chain operations
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies, conducting technical due diligence, and managing external technology partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology roadmaps and influence enterprise-level strategy
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align engineering, operations, product, and technology stakeholders
• Excellent executive communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Experience building and developing high-performing technical teams

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.

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