(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and optimization of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency within supply chain environments. This role leverages advanced data analysis and project management skills to drive technology adoption and process improvements. The position requires effective communication across teams to influence strategic decisions and ensure seamless implementation of automation solutions. By fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence, the Senior Manager supports business objectives through innovative engineering practices and collaborative partnerships, delivering measurable impact on performance and cost management.
About the team:
The team is dedicated to delivering business value by developing integrated solutions that connect the Warehouse Management System (WMS) with the Automation System. It focuses on leveraging automation, data analysis, and process improvement to enhance operational excellence. Collaborating across functions, the team drives project management and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and system performance. Members apply technical expertise and strategic insight to implement effective automation integration, ensuring seamless operations and measurable results that support the company’s goals.
What you'll do:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights, influence strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
• Develop and present clear reports and recommendations to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Oversee process flow design and optimization to support supply chain and fulfillment operations.
• Mentor and guide teams to foster operational excellence and adherence to best practices.

What you'll bring:

• 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.
• Ability to analyze and improve business processes, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of engineering economics to evaluate automation investments and ensure financial performance.
• Effective communication skills to present complex information clearly and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals and optimize automation solutions.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6
years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.