Senior Manager, Automation Engineering Platforms Strategy

Senior Manager, Automation Engineering Platforms Strategy

The role is based in Bentonville, AR.

At Walmart, we’re building the future of supply chain automation—at a scale and sophistication unmatched in the industry. As the Senior Manager, Automation Engineering Platforms Strategy, you’ll shape the platforms, partnerships, and investment strategies that power Walmart’s next generation of intelligent, automated supply chain networks.

You’ll lead cross‑functional initiatives that connect automation capabilities across Fulfillment, Distribution, Import, and Returns networks—helping Walmart move faster, operate smarter, and scale sustainably. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, systems‑minded, and energized by solving meaningful challenges—someone who can bring structure, clarity, and vision to ambitious ideas and turn them into actionable strategies that create measurable business value.

• Define Walmart’s automation platform strategy:
  Lead the development of multi‑year plans that align automation capabilities, platforms, and standards across the supply chain.
• Shape investment and partnership opportunities:
  Collaborate with Corporate Development, Product, and Finance to evaluate automation technologies and ventures that strengthen Walmart’s ecosystem.
• Design concept solutions for emerging opportunities:
  Identify, explore, and validate new automation concepts that unlock productivity, resiliency, and capacity across the network.
• Translate ideas into action:
  Synthesize input from technical, operational, and strategic partners into clear, executable roadmaps that move the business forward.
• Lead financial storytelling:
  Build compelling investment narratives and capital business cases that connect automation initiatives to financial impact and associate experience.
• Drive collaboration and alignment:
  Partner with Global Tech, Supply Chain Engineering, and Operations to ensure that automation platforms are standardized, scalable, and future‑ready.
• Act with ownership:
  Anticipate challenges, identify high‑leverage opportunities, and lead with curiosity and accountability to deliver lasting results.

• Naturally bring clarity and focus to complex environments.
• Are a self‑starter and builder who sees challenges as opportunities to create impact.
• Enjoy connecting technology, operations, and finance into cohesive, strategic outcomes.
• Have strong storytelling and influencing skills, capable of aligning diverse teams toward a shared vision.
• Thrive in a space where strategy and execution meet, blending creativity, rigor, and forward thinking.
• Have experience in corporate development, technology investments, or emerging automation platforms.
• Have strong aptitude for translating strategic vision into executable technical and operational plans.
• Have a background in systems design, industrial engineering, or robotics ecosystems.

• 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.

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits. 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. 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 $ – $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Retail

601 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America