(USA) Senior Director, Automation Engineering- Future of Fulfillment

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

40d•$160,000 - $320,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Automation Engineering - Future of Fulfillment leads a structured process for designing and testing innovative fast-fulfillment concepts. In this role, you will develop comprehensive Business Design Requirements (BDRs), simulate order flow and fulfillment scenarios, collaborate with automation solution providers on conceptual designs, oversee approvals, and launch fulfillment experiments. You will also design stage-gate processes, monitor pilot KPIs, and drive scale-or-kill decisions for breakthrough solutions. This exciting opportunity empowers you to lead transformative initiatives that accelerate fulfillment speed and efficiency, partnering with top-tier automation providers to deliver cutting-edge solutions. You will work closely with Walmart's eCommerce team, End-to-End Operations teams, Last Mile Delivery team, Fulfillment Transformation, Tech & Product teams, and external technology partners to bring bold ideas to life. The position is based in Bentonville, AR and reports to the Group Director, Future of Fulfillment. You'll sweep us off our feet if… You have extensive experience in automation engineering and fulfillment technologies. Proven ability to lead large-scale design and innovation programs. Strong technical acumen in robotics, AI, and automation systems. Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. Advanced degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field preferred. Skilled in translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

Extensive experience in automation engineering and fulfillment technologies.
Proven ability to lead large-scale design and innovation programs.
Strong technical acumen in robotics, AI, and automation systems.
Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 6 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 8 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
5 years' supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field preferred.
Skilled in translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Doctorate: Computer Engineering
Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Creating and managing Business Design Requirements (BDRs) for new fulfillment concepts.
Collaborating with automation solution providers to develop conceptual designs.
Leading structured stage-gate processes for pilot approval and execution.
Monitoring KPIs and making scale-or-kill decisions for experimental solutions.
Driving cross-functional alignment to ensure successful commercialization of innovations.

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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.
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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