Walmart

Senior Manager, Project Management - HVAC/R Controls Engineering

Walmart$80K — $155K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience; 4 years in business/operations/analytics or 6 years in relevant area.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • 3 years of project management experience.
  • Deep knowledge of building automation systems, controller programming, and protocols (BACnet, Modbus).
  • Hands-on experience with HVAC/R systems in multi-vendor environments.
  • Proven ability in authoring enterprise engineering standards and design guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Standardize and modernize BAS design and installation guidelines for enterprise use.
  • Standardize controller points, module names, and communication protocols across facilities.
  • Drive building automation technology from prototype to enterprise-scale rollout.
  • Manage engineering changes and resolve field discrepancies through Design and Construction Initiatives.
  • Shift from hardware to software for scalable IoT solutions and diagnostics.
  • Resolve construction RFIs and provide critical support for field failures.
  • Ensure compliance with Walmart’s IT security policies regarding operational technology.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision and dental.
  • 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits available.
  • Company discounts and other unique leave options such as Military Leave Pay and adoption reimbursement.
  • Live Better U education benefit for tuition, books, and fees coverage.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Controls Engineering serves as Walmart's internal subject matter authority for HVAC/R/L building automation systems (BAS) across the enterprise retail portfolio. This role owns BAS design and installation standards, drives communication protocol specification and standardization, and delivers hardware-agnostic solutions that shift building controls from physical devices to software-defined platforms. The position leads prototype development, pilots next-generation building automation and energy management solutions, and enforces IT/OT security policy across Walmart's OT environment -- collaborating with Construction, Facilities Services, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable, connected controls at enterprise scale.
What you'll do:
  • Standardize & Modernize: Author and evolve Walmart's BAS Design and Installation Guidelines to align with current enterprise requirements
  • Unified Protocols: Standardize controller points, module names, and protocols (BACnet, Modbus) across all facility types.
  • Drive BAS technology from prototype and pilot design to full enterprise rollout.
  • Manage Engineering Changes: Issue Design (DIs) and Construction Initiatives (CIs) to resolve field gaps.
  • IoT Evolution: Shift hardware devices to software to enable scalable remote diagnostics and telemetry.
  • Resolve active construction RFIs and provide escalation support for critical field failures.
  • Ensure OT infrastructure complies strictly with Walmart's IT security policies
  • Collaborate with Construction, Facilities, and IT leadership to integrate standards.

What you'll bring:
  • BAS Expertise: Deep knowledge of controller programming, points configuration, and multi-protocol architecture (BACnet, Modbus).
  • HVAC/R Experience: Hands-on technical experience with commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting controls across multi-vendor environments.
  • Standards Development: Proven history of authoring enterprise engineering standards, construction specifications, and design guidelines.
  • Experience leading prototype development, technology pilots, and IT/OT coordination to scale.
  • IT/OT Security: Practical knowledge of securing operational technology and enforcing building controls compliance.
  • Familiarity with hardware-to-software migration, IoT telemetry, and energy management platforms.
  • Technical Writing: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to author clear specs for technicians and executives.
  • Proven ability to build consensus across Engineering, Construction, IT, Legal, and Facilities 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.

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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.
2 years' supervisory experience.
3 years' project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Managing small or medium scale change initiatives, Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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