(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Job description

Role summary

As Director of Drone Delivery Network Operations, you will lead the operational performance and execution required to scale Walmart's growing drone delivery network. You will build the operating mechanisms, standards, and capabilities needed to deliver reliable, efficient, and consistent service across markets and sites. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines network-level strategy with site-level execution. You'll identify performance gaps, mobilize cross-functional teams, drive measurable improvements, and establish scalable processes that support the continued growth of drone delivery.

This is an onsite role based at our Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas.

About the team

Walmart Drone Delivery is building a new way for customers to receive the items they need, combining the convenience of Walmart with the speed of autonomous delivery. The team is responsible for scaling drone delivery across the U.S., working closely with technology partners and teams across Walmart to expand the network, develop customer and associate experiences, and build a sustainable delivery business. The Network Operations team is responsible for ensuring our growing network launches successfully and operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The team spans launch operations, site stabilization, operational analytics, network performance, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

Lead Network Performance: Own operational performance across the network, including service reliability, throughput, utilization, productivity, and delivery performance.

Build Operational Excellence

Establish scalable operating standards, processes, and continuous-improvement mechanisms.

Drive Operational Readiness & Launch Execution

Lead operational readiness for new sites, markets, and capabilities.

Establish Performance Management Mechanisms

Build the scorecards, alerts, and mechanisms needed to proactively manage performance.

Drive Automation & AI Adoption

Implement automated workflows, performance monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.

Build & Develop the Team

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. 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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Communications, or related field and 6 years’ experience in product management or related field OR 8 years’ experience in product management or related field. 2 years' experience building and leading high performing teams. 4 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.