Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Drone Delivery team is seeking a highly motivated and data-driven Manager, Automation Engineering – Drone Delivery Operations with deep automation knowledge and a passion for operational excellence. This role will translate complex fulfillment challenges into scalable, user-centered solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction across Walmart’s next-generation delivery network.     This is an onsite role based at our Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas; a full relocation package can be made available, but we are not considering remote applicants for this opportunity.    You’ll make an impact by… 

• Driving System Reliability: Lead structured root-cause investigations into operational anomalies and partner performance, developing categorization models and action plans that move system availability toward best-in-class targets. 
• Architecting Scalable Processes: Design and implement standardized SOPs, playbooks, and operational protocols across multiple sites to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency. 
• Optimizing Automation Workflows: Analyze real-time operational data to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements that increase throughput and reduce downtime. 
• Building Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the connective tissue between engineering, operations, and vendor partners—surfacing issues, communicating technical insights, and driving accountability through data-backed decisions. 
• Championing Innovation: Evaluate and integrate emerging robotics and automation technologies, negotiating strategic partnerships that advance Walmart’s fulfillment capabilities while reducing cost per case and improving customer experience. 
• Enabling Continuous Improvement: Maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into KPIs, compliance, and performance trends; document decisions and track action items to completion. 
• Coordinate across functions and communicate effectively with partner managers and cross-functional stakeholders to keep teams aligned on operational changes, programs, and events impacting drone delivery operations; support internal updates and communications with clear summaries and documentation. 

    You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

• You’re a robotics and automation strategist who thrives on solving complex fulfillment challenges and turning them into scalable, user-centered solutions. 
• You have a proven track record of engineering automation workflows that boost throughput, reduce downtime, and elevate operational reliability. 
• You’re passionate about cross-functional leadership, building alignment across engineering, operations, and vendor partners to deliver measurable impact. 
• You can translate data into action, using analytics to uncover root causes, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement. 
• You’re comfortable negotiating strategic technology partnerships, aligning long-term program goals with cost efficiency and operational feasibility. 
• You embrace ambiguity and fast-paced environments, with a bias toward innovation and measurable results that advance speed, accuracy, and customer experience. 

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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years’
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

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...

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.