Director, Automation Engineering, Case Manipulation

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, AR
Salary: $130,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

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TL;DR · Director, Automation Engineering, Case Manipulation

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The Director of Case Manipulation is a senior leadership role within Walmart’s Advanced Engineering organization, overseeing the development and scaling of case-handling automation across the company's extensive supply chain network. This leader guides a team of engineers and technical experts in advancing robotics and automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability while improving the associate experience. Responsibilities include defining long-term strategies, managing technology portfolios, establishing governance processes for deployment, and ensuring enterprise integration. The role requires expertise in warehouse automation, material handling systems, and supply chain operations, as well as strong cross-functional leadership skills to align with various stakeholders such as Operations, Product, and Global Tech teams. Essential qualifications include experience leading large-scale deployments of automation technologies and developing technology roadmaps that deliver measurable business value.

Skills

Robotics AI Automation Technologies Warehouse Automation Material Handling Systems CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Docker Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Define and drive the long-term strategy for case manipulation automation across Walmart’s supply chain.
Lead evaluation and management of automation technologies, vendors, and strategic partners.
Establish criteria and metrics to ensure disciplined progression from concept to deployment.
Own the transition from pilot validation to reliable operational deployment across the network.
Drive enterprise integration to ensure automation solutions operate as connected capabilities.
Evaluate emerging robotics, AI, and automation technologies for business value and resilience.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of technical leaders and subject matter experts.

What we're looking for

Experience leading large-scale automation and robotics initiatives in supply chain technology.
Proven success managing complex technology portfolios and driving enterprise-level deployments.
Strong understanding of warehouse automation, material handling systems, and robotics integration.
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and manage external technology partners effectively.
Demonstrated skill in developing technology roadmaps and influencing strategic decisions.
Excellent cross-functional leadership with the ability to align diverse stakeholders.
Experience building and mentoring high-performing technical teams.

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