(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As Director of Drone Delivery Network Operations, you will lead the operational performance and execution needed to scale Walmart’s drone delivery network. You will develop operating mechanisms, standards, and capabilities to deliver reliable, efficient, and consistent service across markets and sites. This hands-on leadership role combines network-level strategy with site-level execution, including identifying performance gaps, mobilizing cross-functional teams, driving measurable improvements, and establishing processes that support continued growth.

The role is onsite at Walmart’s Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart Drone Delivery is expanding autonomous delivery across the United States in partnership with technology providers and Walmart teams. The Network Operations team supports successful launches and safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the network, including launch operations, site stabilization, operational analytics, network performance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience leading complex operations or technology-enabled operational environments.
• Demonstrated success managing and improving performance across a distributed network of sites or operating locations.
• Experience building scalable operating models and translating emerging capabilities into repeatable processes, standards, and execution mechanisms.
• Hands-on, action-oriented leadership style, with the ability to move between strategic planning and frontline operational problem-solving.
• Experience leveraging automation to simplify operational processes, improve productivity, and scale execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams and external partners.
• Strong people leadership skills, including building teams, developing talent, and establishing clear ownership and performance expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area; or 7 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Building and leading high-performing teams.
• Consulting and advising business partners utilizing detailed analysis.
• Gathering, identifying, defining, and communicating requirements.
• Leading product or solution development.
• Proven track record of successful product creation with measurable and significant business impact.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Own operational performance across the network, including service reliability, throughput, utilization, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Establish scalable operating standards, processes, and continuous-improvement mechanisms.
• Lead operational readiness for new sites, markets, and capabilities.
• Build scorecards, alerts, and mechanisms to proactively manage performance.
• Implement automated workflows, performance monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Lead an operations team, establish clear ownership and expectations, develop talent, and build capabilities for a rapidly scaling business.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Family care leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Jury duty leave.
• Voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards and annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director