Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About the Role

We're looking for a highly organized, execution-driven Project Engineer to support the delivery of automated, temperature-controlled (perishable) buildings across multiple sites.

This role sits within a team of automation engineers responsible for delivering large-scale automated facilities (~600K sq ft) to our operations partners. These environments are complex, fast-paced, and require a high level of precision due to the handling of perishable goods.

Each site has a dedicated field engineer who owns the core building delivery (scope, budget, timeline, quality). This role is different.

You will operate at a regional/program level, leading and executing critical supporting projects that enable successful building delivery. These projects may span individual sites or multiple locations and require strong planning, coordination, and follow-through.

Success in this role means taking loosely defined problems, breaking them into actionable work streams, building clear plans, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution to completion-often across multiple sites at once.

This is a fast-paced, highly structured environment where strong ownership, organization, and the ability to "get things done" are critical.

What You'll Do

* Lead and deliver projects

Own program-level and site-specific initiatives that support automated building delivery. Define scope, break down work, build detailed project plans, and execute from start to finish.

* Structure and simplify complex work

Take ambiguous problems and translate them into clear, executable plans. Identify dependencies, risks, and critical paths, and drive alignment on the path forward.

* Drive cross-functional execution

Partner with site engineers, operations leaders, vendors, and internal teams to align priorities, remove blockers, and ensure projects are delivered on time.

* Support automation integration efforts

Assist in planning and coordination for system integrations, testing, and go-live readiness across multiple sites.

* Communicate clearly and effectively

Develop concise updates and executive-ready presentations. Ensure stakeholders are informed, aligned, and able to make timely decisions.

* Learn systems and processes quickly

Build a strong understanding of workflows, system logic, and operational processes-especially within temperature-controlled, perishable environments.

What You'll Bring

* Experience:

2-5 years in project engineering, project/program management, automation/operations engineering, supply chain, or a related environment

* Strong project management capability (critical)

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, break it down, build structured plans, and deliver results across multiple stakeholders and timelines

* Execution mindset / "gets things done"

Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and consistently drives work through completion

* Highly organized and detail-oriented

Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with clear structure, prioritization, and follow-up

* Relationship building & influence

Proven ability to build trust, collaborate across functions, and drive alignment without direct authority

* Strong communication skills

Able to simplify complex topics and create clear, effective presentations (PowerPoint) for a variety of audiences

* Technical curiosity and learning agility

Ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and workflows; understand flow and logic within automated environments

* Basic CAD familiarity

Comfortable reviewing drawings and extracting key information (e.g., layout, distances); this is not a design role

* Tools:

Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD (basic), and Share Point

* Travel:
Up to 50% travel

Nice to Have

* PMP certification (strongly preferred)

* Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site implementations

* Experience in temperature-controlled, cold chain, or perishable supply chain environments

* Exposure to automation systems, material handling, or warehouse operations

* Experience working in fast-paced, execution-focused environments

What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)

* Independently owns and delivers multiple program-level projects across sites

* Builds strong working relationships with field engineers and site leaders

* Brings structure and clarity to ambiguous problems and drives measurable progress

* Consistently delivers projects on time with clear communication and minimal oversight

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…