Senior Manager, Automation Engineering- Fulfillment Design

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Automation Engineering – Fulfillment Design, you will lead the design and delivery of large-scale automation solutions that shape the future of Walmart fulfillment. This role is not just about engineering systems—it is about turning network strategy into executable, high-impact capital projects across fulfillment centers and inbound consolidation centers. You will take asset plans and translate them into practical, scalable building and automation solutions. Working across real estate, construction, finance, strategy, operations, and external automation vendors, you will help determine the right facilities, develop automation concepts, build investment proposals, and drive projects through capital approval—often for multimillion dollar capitol initiatives. Once approved, you will remain closely involved through detailed design, implementation, and go-live to ensure each solution performs as intended. This is a highly visible, fluid role with end-to-end ownership across the project lifecycle. It is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can influence across functions, and wants to leave a lasting mark on the fulfillment network.

Requirements

Experience leading automation, design engineering, or capital project initiatives in supply chain, eCommerce, logistics, distribution, or fulfillment environments.
Ability to move from strategy to execution—turning broad business goals into facility, automation, and operational design solutions.
Experience developing business cases, capital requests, budgets, and presentation materials for complex investment decisions.
Confidence operating in fluid environments where projects evolve and strong judgment, adaptability, and change management are essential.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
Solid project management capabilities, including managing timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverable quality across multiple workstreams.
Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to use data to support recommendations and improve outcomes.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 4+ years of experience in supply chain, eCommerce, logistics, design engineering or related operational environments.
Willingness to travel 25%–50% domestically as needed to support project work, partner alignment, and site execution.

Nice To Haves

Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead automation design efforts for fulfillment and inbound consolidation facilities, translating long-range strategy into executable engineering solutions.
Partner cross-functionally with strategy, real estate, construction, finance, and operations to evaluate building options and define the right automation approach for each site.
Develop compelling design proposals, business cases, budget recommendations, and supporting materials needed to secure leadership and capital approval for major projects.
Serve as a key stakeholder for large, complex capital initiatives, including projects with multimillion dollar investments.
Own the automation design lifecycle from early conception through detailed engineering, vendor alignment, implementation support, and go-live readiness.
Work closely with external automation vendors to develop scalable, cost-effective solutions that meet operational needs and future growth demands.
Drive project execution against milestones, timelines, and deliverable quality standards in a fast-moving environment where priorities may shift.
Use data, operational insights, and engineering judgment to improve design decisions, mitigate risk, and optimize performance.
Build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, lead project meetings, and create clear, persuasive presentations for leadership reviews and decision-making.
Become fully ramped into the role by building cross-functional relationships early, taking on increasing project ownership, and ultimately leading multiple initiatives independently.

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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock