Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart$110K — $220K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in program management, operations, or process improvement.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives in complex environments.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Smartsheet, Jira, or Asana.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for site launches and operational engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to expand Walmart's drone delivery network.
  • Map and document permitting and launch workflows across stakeholders.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and streamline workflows.
  • Simplify processes to enhance launch speed and scalability.
  • Implement standardized processes for consistent execution across launches.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve obstacles and drive market expansion.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Company-paid education benefits covering tuition for various degree programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
The Drone Delivery team is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to support the expansion and scaling of Walmart's drone delivery network. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives focused on improving launch execution, reducing permitting cycle times, and developing scalable operating processes across the site launch lifecycle.

This leader will partner across Real Estate, Community Affairs, Engineering, Operations, Product, and external vendors to identify process gaps, streamline workflows, and improve execution across new site launches and market expansion efforts.
The ideal candidate combines strong operational leadership with process improvement capability, systems thinking, and the ability to drive alignment across highly cross-functional environments.

What You'll Do
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting the expansion of Walmart's drone delivery network.
  • Map and document end-to-end permitting and launch workflows across internal teams, vendors, and external agencies.
  • Identify bottlenecks, process gaps, and operational inefficiencies impacting launch speed and scalability.
  • Lead efforts to simplify workflows, reduce permit cycle times, and improve execution across the site launch lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement standardized processes and operating mechanisms that improve execution consistency and support scalable growth.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve blockers, mitigate risks, and drive expansion execution across markets.

What You'll Bring
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and external partners.
  • Strong process improvement and systems-thinking capability with the ability to simplify complex workflows and drive scalable solutions.
  • Strong operational and program management skills with the ability to balance strategic problem-solving and hands-on execution.
  • Experience designing and implementing operating mechanisms that improve execution, accountability, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple functional teams and leadership levels.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and drive results in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in program management, operations, process improvement, business operations, or related roles.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving operational process improvements in complex environments.
  • Experience using project management and workflow tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Airtable, or similar platforms.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% to support site launches, stakeholder engagement, and operational initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting large-scale operational, infrastructure, or expansion-related programs.
  • Experience with process mapping, workflow optimization, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or related certifications.


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 :

- Stock








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 related field and 2 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years'
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

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...

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

About Walmart

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