Senior Manager, Automation Engineering-RFID

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of hands free RFID solutions. This role leverages advanced data analysis and project management to drive operational excellence and process optimization. Collaborating across teams, the position influences strategic decisions through clear communication and data-driven insights. The role also oversees technology implementation, ensures alignment with business objectives, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency to enhance overall performance and deliver measurable value to the organization., Our team leads initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and product location by integrating efforts across stores, supply chain, and technology. We focus on testing, validating, and scaling capabilities to enhance product visibility and system reliability. Collaborating across functions, we ensure timely product availability aligned with customer needs. The team emphasizes strategic decision-making, process improvement, and performance measurement to drive continuous operational excellence. By leveraging data analysis, automation, and project management, we deliver impactful business results that support Walmart's commitment to efficient and reliable supply chain operations.

What you'll do...

RFID & Automation Leadership

• Lead hands-free RFID solution design and rollout
• Partner with product, engineering, and store ops to embed RFID into workflows
• Drive successful deployment, adoption, and performance at pilot and scale

Analytics & Measurement

• Build integrated datasets across RFID, inventory accuracy, nil picks, and sales
• Define standard KPIs to measure RFID performance and impact
• Automate pipelines for scalable, repeatable analytics

Pilot Execution & Performance Evaluation

• Design and execute pilot measurement approaches (pre/post, test vs. control where applicable)
• Analyze pilot results to determine effectiveness, scalability, and ROI of RFID solutions
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve performance

Insights & Recommendations

• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
• Communicate progress, outcomes, and strategic implications to cross-functional stakeholders
• Influence decisions through data-driven storytelling and strong business acumen

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology teams
• Align business objectives with technical solutions and analytics outputs

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process and system improvements to enhance RFID performance and operational efficiency
• Drive standardization and best practices across deployments

• 6-10 years of experience in engineering, analytics, or operations within retail, supply chain, or large-scale environments
• Hands-on experience with RFID systems, sensor-based technologies, or automation solutions
• Experience designing and interpreting pilot tests and performance analyses
• Proven project management experience across cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, business-focused insights
• Strong communication skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders, 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.

Leading cross-functional teams, Supervisory experience

Masters: Computer Engineering

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., 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 :

• Stock

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.