(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, AR
Salary: $130,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 98 roles within 25 mi

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This role $195k

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This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $153,800–$235,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

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About Walmart

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

Walmart currently has 191 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · (USA) Director, Automation Engineering

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The Director of Automation Engineering at Walmart leads the International Supply Chain team in developing advanced automation solutions to optimize supply chain processes. This role involves designing, implementing, and integrating automation systems while leveraging data analysis tools to drive strategic decisions and present clear recommendations. The director manages complex projects, conducts cost-benefit analyses, and mentors teams on best practices for process optimization. Key skills include expertise in automation engineering, strong data analysis capabilities, advanced project management, business acumen, and effective communication across cross-functional teams. This position requires proficiency with data analysis tools and experience in supply chain environments, supporting Walmart's commitment to operational excellence and continuous innovation at a large scale.

Skills

Python SQL Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure CI/CD Git Jira PostgreSQL Tableau PowerBI Scrum Agile DevOps Terraform Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Lead the design and implementation of automation systems to optimize supply chain processes.
Use data analysis tools to develop insights and influence strategic decisions for technology integration.
Manage complex projects, including risk assessment and stakeholder communication, ensuring timely delivery.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses to ensure return on investment for automation initiatives.
Mentor teams in best practices for automation engineering and process optimization.

What we're looking for

Proven expertise in automation engineering within complex supply chain environments.
Strong data analysis skills for strategic decision-making and presenting insights.
Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring automation systems and interfaces.
Advanced project management capabilities with risk assessment and stakeholder communication.
Business acumen to develop and evaluate business cases for ROI on projects.
Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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