Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, E2E Concept Design

Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, E2E Concept Design

Walmart is seeking a strategic and execution-focused leader to drive the automation and process design of next-generation automation solutions within the Perishable Distribution Network. This role will lead the end-to-end design of distribution center automation projects by combining warehouse process expertise, automation technology integration, and operational analytics to deliver scalable, resilient, and people-first solutions that position Walmart's perishable supply chain for long-term competitive advantage. This leader will bridge operational realities with emerging automation capabilities, ensuring new technologies and processes are thoughtfully evaluated, validated, and implemented in ways that protect ongoing operations while advancing network transformation objectives.

What You'll Do

Lead End to End Operational Design

• Lead the operational design strategy for new projects within Walmart's perishable distribution network, integrating automation technologies, material flow concepts, and warehouse process design into cohesive end-state operating models.
• Develop scalable concepts that balance operational continuity, associate experience, throughput performance, food safety, and business case efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Construction, Supply Chain Strategy, and Technology teams to align future-state designs with enterprise objectives.

Inform Business Decision Through Design Analytics

• Combine warehouse design expertise, automation knowledge, operational analytics, and systems thinking to support business decisions across the perishable supply chain transformation roadmap.
• Use operational data, process analysis, and design modeling to evaluate tradeoffs, identify optimization opportunities, and improve overall design performance.
• Support executive-level decision making through concise communication, operational storytelling, and data-backed recommendations.

Drive Technology Evaluation & Integration

• Evaluate emerging automation technologies, warehouse systems, and material handling solutions to determine operational fit within automation design concept.
• Lead technology selection efforts by assessing scalability, operational complexity, maintainability, associate impact, and long-term network applicability.
• Partner with suppliers, integrators, and internal stakeholders to define requirements, validate capabilities, and shape integrated operating solutions.

De-Risk Transformation Through Validation & Pilot Strategy

• Develop and lead validation strategies that scale down complex concepts into manageable pilots and test environments prior to enterprise deployment.
• Identify operational, technical, and integration risks early through simulations, pilot programs, phased testing, and controlled operational trials.
• Establish decision frameworks and success criteria that support confident investment and implementation decisions for first-of-kind implementation programs.

Champion People-First Transformation

• Lead with a people-first mindset by ensuring operational partners and associates are protected throughout construction, launch, and stabilization activities.
• Design solutions that prioritize operational safety, change management, training, and sustainable associate workflows.
• Partner closely with field operations teams to ensure retrofit concepts are grounded in operational realities and support long-term adoption success.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading large-scale warehouse, distribution, automation, or supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of distribution center operations, warehouse process design, and material flow principles.
• Experience evaluating and integrating automation technologies such as ASRS, shuttle systems, goods-to-person solutions, robotic palletizing & de-palletizing, AGVs/AMRs, or material handling systems.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical operational execution.
• Experience working cross-functionally across operations, engineering, construction, finance, and external suppliers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels.
• Passion for designing operational solutions that improve both business outcomes and associate experience.

Why This Role Matters

This role will help shape the future of Walmart's perishable supply chain by designing operationally sustainable automation solutions that improve network resiliency, associate experience, and customer service. The work performed in this role will directly influence how Walmart modernizes existing facilities while maintaining operational excellence throughout transformation efforts. 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 . 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

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location

601 N Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.