Senior Manager, Automation Engineering - AutoGate
About The Position
Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering to join the Transportation Engineering team and help architect the future of one of the largest private fleets in North America. This role will focus on advancing yard modernization initiatives to shape the future of our distribution center yards improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and delivering business value. They will collaborate with product, technology, and operations on solution design and deployment. You’ll research emerging technologies, design scalable infrastructure solutions, lead pilots, and operationalize next-generation transportation systems. Join Walmart’s Transportation Engineering team, a leader in advancing one of North America’s largest private fleets. This team drives innovation in zero-emissions technology, autonomous vehicle systems, and yard modernization. Operating at the intersection of automation, infrastructure, and large-scale operations, the team develops and deploys cutting-edge fleet technologies and modernizes distribution center yards. Collaborating with internal and external partners, the team advances solutions from concept to scaled deployment, ensuring operational efficiency and financial viability. This group shapes Walmart’s transportation strategy through continuous improvement, advanced analytics, and project management excellence.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in automation system design, integration, and troubleshooting within complex operational environments.
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to leverage tools for hypothesis testing, visualization, and strategic decision-making.
- Demonstrated leadership in engineering management, including project planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence through continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to develop and present business cases, financial analyses, and ROI evaluations for automation initiatives.
- Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and convey complex technical information clearly.
- Proficiency in managing transportation and supply chain logistics considerations related to automation projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area OR 6 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
- 2 years’ supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Masters: Computer Engineering
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and integration of automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights, influence strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
- Oversee documentation, testing, and performance measurement of automation technologies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering operational excellence.
- Develop business cases and evaluate financial impacts to support automation investments.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
