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Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart

Bentonville, ARJob$110–220K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$110–220K/yr
Location
Bentonville, AR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering leads automation and traditional systems design, integration, and improvement across supply chain operations. The role uses data analysis and project management to optimize processes, guide strategic decisions, and implement technology solutions. It oversees conventional and automation projects, compliance with standards, and cross-team collaboration, with a focus on innovation and measurable performance improvements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Distribution System DesignAutomation IntegrationProject ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisData AnalysisStatistical MethodsData VisualizationRisk AssessmentContingency PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationProcess ImprovementOperational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Field or 6 Years Experience4 Years Engineering or Supply Chain Experience6 Years Engineering or Supply Chain Experience2 Years Supervisory ExperienceMaster's in Computer Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation and traditional systems within supply chain operations. This role leverages advanced data analysis and project management to drive operational excellence and process optimization. The position requires effective communication across teams to influence strategic decisions and implement technology solutions that enhance efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee conventional and automation projects, ensure compliance with standards, and foster collaboration to achieve business objectives while maintaining a focus on innovation and measurable performance improvements.

What you'll do...

  • Lead the system design, integration, and business case development of new facilities, and retrofit.

  • Utilize data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights that inform strategic decisions.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and resolve technical challenges.

  • Manage project timelines, risks, and resources to ensure successful implementation of automation initiatives.

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts by analyzing workflows and recommending enhancements.

  • Oversee financial evaluations to ensure projects meet return-on-investment targets.

What you'll bring...

  • Extensive experience in distribution system design, automation integration, and project management within complex operational environments.

  • Ability to develop business cases and perform financial analyses to recommend best solutions and alternatives to maximize investments and returns.

  • Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and visualization tools to drive informed decision-making and strategic insights.

  • Strong project management skills, including risk assessment, contingency planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Expertise in process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

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 :

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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...

805 Respect, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,260 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–220K/yr
  • Arkansas median$128–253K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$148–254K/yr4,200 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $165K, is 14% below the Arkansas median midpoint ($192K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Manager salary ranges in Arkansas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Engineering Manager jobs in Arkansas and 5,260 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arkansas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 4,652 postings).
Education
2,485 of the 5,260 open Engineering Manager jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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