Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

4h•$130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Position Summary... What you'll do... The Director – Drone Delivery Market Expansion and Site Readiness, Automation Engineering will lead the footprint expansion of drone delivery at Walmart. In this role, you’ll own the strategy and execution of the drone site roadmap, enabling drone delivery services that redefine last-mile delivery across Walmart’s fulfillment network. This role sits at the intersection of autonomous technology, data-driven planning, and cross-functional execution – translating market expansion strategy into physical, operations-ready sites. This opportunity places you at the forefront of autonomy in retail logistics, helping shape industry standards and drive innovation at scale. You will partner work closely with Tech & Product teams, Real Estate, Government Affairs, Store Operations, Last Mile Delivery, and external technology partners to bring new markets online successfully. The position is based in Bentonville, AR and reports to the Sr. Director, Drone Delivery. You’ll sweep us off our feet if… You have a proven track record leading large-scale, complex programs in a highly matrixed organization. You bring strong strategic judgment paired with hands-on execution experience and can translate strategy into operational results. You excel at cross-functional leadership, influencing internal teams and external partners to drive alignment and outcomes. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in dynamic environments, managing competing priorities while driving clarity, accountability, and results. You have demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams with diverse skill sets. You’ll make an impact by… Defining and executing Walmart’s drone delivery market expansion and site readiness strategy, ensuring sites are selected, entitled, built, and fully ready for handoff to Operations for Day 1 launch Leading data-informed market and site prioritization in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders to support program footprint growth. Driving end-to-end site readiness across permitting, construction, vendor infrastructure, and site acceptance, ensuring regulatory and operational compliance. Serving as the central owner for cross-functional coordination, proactively managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across internal teams and external partners. Establishing scalable processes, standards, and governance models that enable repeatable, efficient site launches at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives spanning strategy, execution, and operational readiness.
5+ years of people leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate: Computer Engineering
Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Defining and executing Walmart’s drone delivery market expansion and site readiness strategy, ensuring sites are selected, entitled, built, and fully ready for handoff to Operations for Day 1 launch
Leading data-informed market and site prioritization in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders to support program footprint growth.
Driving end-to-end site readiness across permitting, construction, vendor infrastructure, and site acceptance, ensuring regulatory and operational compliance.
Serving as the central owner for cross-functional coordination, proactively managing dependencies, risks, and timelines across internal teams and external partners.
Establishing scalable processes, standards, and governance models that enable repeatable, efficient site launches at scale.

Benefits

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.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock