Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: AR
Salary: $130,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 7 roles within 25 mi

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This role $195k

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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$235,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $192k 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 290 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 282 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Automation Engineering

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The USA Director of Automation Engineering leads Walmart’s Transportation Engineering team in developing and implementing advanced automation solutions to modernize transportation yards and enhance operational efficiency. This senior leadership role involves strategic decision-making, technology integration, and driving impactful projects that align with organizational objectives and financial goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of automation systems, managing cross-functional programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through process optimization and advanced analytics. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in system design and integration within complex supply chain environments, strong communication skills to influence stakeholders, and experience in transportation automation and engineering. This role operates at the forefront of innovation in one of North America’s largest private fleets, focusing on zero-emissions technology and autonomous systems to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Python Java Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB SQL Advanced Analytics Automation Technologies Transportation Automation Systems Supply Chain Management Project Management Continuous Improvement System Design Infrastructure Integration

What you'll do

Lead the design and implementation of advanced automation systems to optimize transportation yard processes.
Develop business cases for transportation automation initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Manage cross-functional programs to deliver measurable return on investment in automation projects.
Oversee testing, monitoring, and performance evaluation of automation equipment and systems.
Foster a culture of operational excellence through process optimization and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Proven expertise in automation engineering for complex supply chain environments.
Strong leadership and program management skills to deliver results aligned with business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate business cases for technology initiatives.
Extensive experience in transportation automation and engineering domain.
Knowledge of advanced analytics and technologies to support innovation and operational excellence.
Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive technology adoption.

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