Position Summary...Location Requirement: This position is based in Bentonville, AR, and will require relocation for candidates who do not currently reside in the area.

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, AI & Automation Strategy, who thrives on transforming business problems into innovative technology solutions. This role is ideal for someone passionate about AI, automation, and process optimization to enhance productivity, improve service delivery, and drive impactful business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AI and Automations (Power Automate), and experience designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker and solution architect with a knack for process discovery, gap analysis, and stakeholder communication.

What you'll do...Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI agents and Power Platform automations that solve real business challenges.Conduct thorough process discovery sessions, document and map workflows, identify inefficiencies, and create tailored AI/automation solutions.Establish and maintain governance models for solution upkeep, versioning, and performance tracking.Rank and prioritize automation opportunities based on metrics, business impact, and resource availability.Collaborate cross-functionally to test, validate, and iterate on solutions pre-release.Train end-users and stakeholders on leveraging AI/automation tools effectively.Continuously track solution performance using KPIs and adjust as necessary to ensure success.Proactively communicate with SMEs and leadership to align expectations, progress, and milestones.Stay ahead of trends and advancements in the AI, GenAI, and RPA space to inform continuous improvement and innovation.
 

What you'll bring...

Proven expertise with Microsoft Power Platform (especially Power Automate) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).Hands-on experience with GenAI and AI-agent development and deployment.Strong business analysis and process mapping skills.Strategic thinking with ability to architect, implement, and govern enterprise-grade AI solutions.Effective communicator with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in the AI/automation space.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in technology, science, or related field and 3+ years of experience in technology, automation, or related domain.Option 2: 5+ years of relevant experience in AI/automation, including process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, etc.).2+ years of hands-on experience with machine learning, AI agents, or intelligent automation solutions.
 

Leadership Expectations:

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all.Respect the Individual: Promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer/member and company; and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).Act with Integrity: Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates; takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.Serve our Customers and Members: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.Serve our Customers and Members: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.Strive for Excellence: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working
 

Travel Requirements:

Occasional domestic travel required to support key business initiatives or solution deployments.
 

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of work by enabling intelligent, scalable, and associate-friendly AI and 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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$130,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 business, human resources, or related area and 3 years’ experience in human resources or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in human resources or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

5 years' experience in a data analysis, pattern identification, or trend analysis role, or related experience., Bachelor’s degree in science, technology or related field, 2 years' experience in technology, innovations, machine learning, or related area, and 1 year’s supervisory experience OR 5 years' experience in technology, innovations, machine learning, or related area and 2 years' supervisory experience.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America