Position Summary...The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering provides engineering leadership and strategic execution support for Walmart’s future generation of parcel automation and fulfillment capabilities. The individual in this role will drive scalable design standards, operational performance improvements, and disciplined deployment of automation solutions across fulfillment and distribution centers. The ideal candidate blends deep automation engineering expertise with strong cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable cost, labor, and throughput improvements at enterprise scale.

This is an onsite role based on our Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas; we are not considering remote applicants, but a full relocation package is available.

What you'll do...

Engineering Standards & Scalability

Lead standardization of automation designs to reduce variability, accelerate deployment timelines, and enable enterprise scalabilityOwn engineering readiness, configuration control, and disciplined change management to ensure high-quality deploymentsTranslate post-deployment operational insights into updated engineering standards and design improvements

Deployment & Cross-Functional Leadership

Ensure readiness for large-scale deployments, including coordination with Design, Deployment, Transportation, PMO, and Operations partnersSupport retrofit and expansion initiatives while maintaining operational stability during transitionsFacilitate structured feedback loops with field operations to continuously improve automation solutions

Automation Performance & Optimization

Drive cost, labor, and throughput optimization by analyzing parcel processing performance across fulfillment and distribution centersIdentify process, layout, and equipment improvements to improve productivity and cost-per-package outcomesLeverage data and advanced analytics to assess performance variability and prioritize improvement opportunities

Innovation & Industry Benchmarking

Scale innovation pilots into production-ready automation solutions (e.g., scanning, material handling, flow optimization, packaging strategies)Benchmark vendors and industry leaders to inform design, sourcing, and technology decisionsEvaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend adoption paths aligned with Walmart’s long-term strategy

What You’ll Bring…

Familiarity with parcel automation, material handling systems, or logistics technology preferredStrong experience in automation engineering, supply chain, or large-scale fulfillment operationsProven ability to drive performance improvements through data, engineering judgment, and cross-functional leadershipExperience standardizing designs and leading complex deployments across multiple sitesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsComfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with enterprise-level impact

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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...

601 N Walton Blvd, 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.