Director, Automation Engineering - Case Manipulation

• Define and drive the long-term strategy and capability roadmap for case manipulation automation across Walmart Supply Chain
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and management of a portfolio of automation technologies, vendors, and strategic partners
• Establish readiness criteria, success metrics, and governance processes to ensure disciplined progression from concept through deployment
• Own the path from pilot validation to scalable, reliable operational deployment across the network
• Drive enterprise integration and architectural alignment to ensure automation solutions operate as connected capabilities rather than standalone systems
• Partner closely with Operations, Automation Engineering, Product, Global Tech, Safety, Reliability Maintenance Operations, and Procurement teams to align priorities and accelerate execution
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical leaders and subject matter experts
• Translate complex technical and operational findings into actionable recommendations for executive leadership
• Evaluate emerging robotics, AI, and automation technologies to identify opportunities that improve performance, scalability, and operational resilience
• Ensure solutions deliver measurable business value while improving safety, productivity, and the overall associate experience

• Experience leading automation, robotics, advanced engineering, or supply chain technology initiatives at scale
• Proven success managing complex technology portfolios and driving large-scale deployments from pilot through operationalization
• Strong understanding of warehouse automation, material handling systems, robotics integration, and supply chain operations
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies, conducting technical due diligence, and managing external technology partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology roadmaps and influence enterprise-level strategy
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align engineering, operations, product, and technology stakeholders
• Excellent executive communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Experience building and developing high-performing technical teams, 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 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Doctorate: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Engineering

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