Senior Project Manager, Realty Automation

Socket.dev; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Realty is seeking a seasoned project leader to manage the transformation of regional distribution centers for automation. You will oversee facility and infrastructure improvements, coordinating with supply chain, design, construction, engineering, and implementation teams to meet automation milestones.

The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical, electrical, and construction expertise, with experience in industrial environments and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• 3 years’ project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple distribution center conversion projects, ensuring facility and infrastructure work remain aligned with automation implementation milestones.
• Manage project performance across schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Partner with supply chain, design, construction, engineering, and implementation teams to translate business and operational needs into clear project plans.
• Identify risks early, remove roadblocks, develop mitigation plans, and drive decisions that keep projects on track.
• Create visibility and accountability by communicating project progress, risks, priorities, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive consistent execution and continuous improvement by applying standard processes, sharing lessons learned, and improving delivery across projects and facilities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/CS or related field

Job description

Walmart Realty is seeking a seasoned project leader to manage the transformation of regional distribution centers for automation. You will oversee facility and infrastructure improvements, coordinating with supply chain, design, construction, engineering, and implementation teams to meet automation milestones.

The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical, electrical, and construction expertise, with experience in industrial environments and travel up to 25%.