Role summary: The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency. This role leverages advanced data analysis and project management skills to drive technology adoption and process optimization within supply chain environments. The position requires effective communication to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business strategies. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, risk management, and financial evaluation while fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation to support Walmart's strategic objectives.
What you'll do: Define and execute automation strategies that support perishable distribution and align with business and operational objectives.
Oversee ramp strategy, including labor planning, throughput validation, and operational readiness
Lead cross-functional automation programs that improve service, product quality, cost-to-serve, and operational performance.
Manage program execution, including timelines, risks, resources, scope, budget, and quality to ensure successful delivery.
Own capital and operating budgets across automation programs, including forecasting, monthly reviews, and leadership reporting.
Oversee procurement, delivery, commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), go-live, and ramp-up of key system components.
Ensure operational readiness and successful adoption across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through implementation of automation best practices.
What you'll bring: - Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and commissioning within complex operational environments.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization tools to drive informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, including risk assessment, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication.
- Experience in process improvement, operational excellence, and business process design to optimize workflows.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, including mechatronics, electrical design, and control systems troubleshooting.
- Skilled in developing business cases, financial analysis, and evaluating return on investment for automation initiatives.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present complex information clearly.
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
