Director, Automation Engineering

As Director of Drone Delivery Network Operations ,youwillleadtheoperationalperformanceandexecutionrequiredtoscale

Walmart'sgrowingdronedeliverynetwork.

Youwillbuildtheoperatingmechanisms,standards,andcapabilitiesneededtodeliverreliable,efficient,andconsistentserviceacrossmarketsandsites.

Thisisahands-onleadershiprolethatcombinesnetwork-levelstrategywithsite-level execution.

You'llidentifyperformancegaps,mobilize cross-functional teams,drivemeasurableimprovements,andestablishscalableprocessesthatsupportthecontinuedgrowthofdronedelivery.

Thisisanonsiterolebasedatour Home Officein Bentonville ,Arkansas.

Walmart Drone Deliveryisbuildinganewwayforcustomerstoreceivetheitemstheyneed ,combiningtheconvenienceof

Walmartwiththespeedofautonomousdelivery.

TheteamisresponsibleforscalingdronedeliveryacrosstheU.S.,workingcloselywithtechnologypartnersandteamsacross

Walmarttoexpandthenetwork,developcustomerandassociateexperiences,andbuildasustainabledeliverybusiness.

The Network Operationsteamisresponsibleforensuringourgrowingnetworklaunchessuccessfullyandoperatessafely ,reliably,and efficiently.

Theteamspanslaunchoperations,site stabilization,operational analytics,network performance,andcontinuousimprovement.

• Lead Network Performance : Own operational performance across the network, including service reliability, throughput, utilization, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Build Operational Excellence : Establish scalable operating standards, processes, and continuous-improvement mechanisms.
• Drive Operational Readiness &Launch Execution: Lead operational readiness for new sites, markets, and capabilities.
• Establish Performance Management Mechanisms : Build the scorecards, alerts, and mechanisms needed to proactively manage performance.
• Drive Automation&AI Adoption: Implement automated workflows, performance monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Build&Develop the Team: Lead an operations team, establish clear ownership and expectations, develop talent, and build the capabilities required to support a rapidly scaling business.

• 10+ years of experience leading complex operations or technology-enabled operational environments.
• Demonstrated success managing and improving performance across a distributed network of sites or operating locations.
• Experience building scalable operating models, translating emerging capabilities into repeatable processes, standards, and execution mechanisms.
• A hands‑on, action‑oriented leadership style, with the ability to move between strategic planning and frontline operational problem‑solving.
• Experience leveraging automation to simplify operational processes, improve productivity, and scale execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams and external partners.
• Strong people leadership skills, including building teams, developing talent, and establishing clear ownership and performance expectations.

• 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.
• Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for…