(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Director of Drone Delivery Network Operations to lead the operational performance and execution needed to scale Walmart's drone delivery network.

This hands-on leader will drive measurable improvements, establish scalable processes, and mobilize cross-functional teams across markets and sites from our Home Office in Bentonville. You will identify performance gaps, build operating standards, and lead readiness for new sites and capabilities, ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading complex operations or technology-enabled environments.
• Proven success managing and improving performance across a distributed network of sites or locations.
• Experience building scalable operating models, translating capabilities into repeatable processes, standards, and execution mechanisms.
• Hands-on, action-oriented leadership style, balancing strategic planning with frontline problem-solving.
• Experience leveraging automation to simplify processes, improve productivity, and scale execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams.
• Strong people leadership skills, including building teams and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Performance across the network, including service reliability, throughput, utilization, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Establish scalable operating standards, processes, and continuous-improvement mechanisms.
• Drive operational readiness for new sites, markets, and capabilities.
• Build scorecards, alerts, and mechanisms to proactively manage performance.
• Implement automated workflows, performance monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Lead an operations team, establish ownership and expectations, develop talent, and build capabilities for rapid scaling.

Skills

10+ years experience

Performance management

Scalable operating models

Hands-on leadership

Automation for scale

Cross-functional leadership

Team development

Job description

Position Summary

AsDirectorofDroneDeliveryNetworkOperations,youwillleadtheoperationalperformanceandexecutionrequiredtoscaleWalmart'sgrowingdronedeliverynetwork.Youwillbuildtheoperatingmechanisms,standards,andcapabilitiesneededtodeliverreliable,efficient,andconsistentserviceacrossmarketsandsites.Thisisahands-onleadershiprolethatcombinesnetwork-levelstrategywithsite-levelexecution.You'llidentifyperformancegaps,mobilizecross-functionalteams,drivemeasurableimprovements,andestablishscalableprocessesthatsupportthecontinuedgrowthofdronedelivery.ThisisanonsiterolebasedatourHomeOfficeinBentonville,Arkansas.

About the team

WalmartDroneDeliveryisbuildinganewwayforcustomerstoreceivetheitemstheyneed,combiningtheconvenienceofWalmartwiththespeedofautonomousdelivery.TheteamisresponsibleforscalingdronedeliveryacrosstheU.S.,workingcloselywithtechnologypartnersandteamsacrossWalmarttoexpandthenetwork,developcustomerandassociateexperiences,andbuildasustainabledeliverybusiness.TheNetworkOperationsteamisresponsibleforensuringourgrowingnetworklaunchessuccessfullyandoperatessafely,reliably,andefficiently.Theteamspanslaunchoperations,sitestabilization,operationalanalytics,networkperformance,andcontinuousimprovement.

What you'll do

• LeadNetworkPerformance: Own operational performance across the network, including service reliability, throughput, utilization, productivity, and delivery performance.
• BuildOperationalExcellence: Establish scalable operating standards, processes, and continuous-improvement mechanisms.
• DriveOperationalReadiness&LaunchExecution: Lead operational readiness for new sites, markets, and capabilities.
• EstablishPerformanceManagementMechanisms: Build the scorecards, alerts, and mechanisms needed to proactively manage performance.
• DriveAutomation&AIAdoption: Implement automated workflows, performance monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Build&DeveloptheTeam: Lead an operations team, establish clear ownership and expectations, develop talent, and build the capabilities required to support a rapidly scaling business.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of experience leading complex operations or technology-enabled operational environments.
• Demonstrated success managing and improving performance across a distributed network of sites or operating locations.
• Experience building scalable operating models, translating emerging capabilities into repeatable processes, standards, and execution mechanisms.
• A hands‑on, action‑oriented leadership style, with the ability to move between strategic planning and frontline operational problem‑solving.
• Experience leveraging automation to simplify operational processes, improve productivity, and scale execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams and external partners.
• Strong people leadership skills, including building teams, developing talent, and establishing clear ownership and performance expectations.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Discount Card: Get 10% off. Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular‑priced items and fresh produce in‑store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U: 100% covered. Earn a degree or in‑demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges.
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
• Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart's new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
• Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech‑enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
• With amenities like on‑site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work‑life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
• Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world‑class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
• Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities.
• Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
• This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock.

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 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.

Building and leading high performing teams, Consulting and advising business partners utilizing detailed analysis, Gathering, identifying, defining, and communicating requirements., Leading product or solution development, Proven track record of successful product creation with measurable and significant business impactMasters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Science.

Primary Location

702 Sw 8Th St, 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.

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