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Senior Director, Operations - Driver Capabilities and Automation

Walmart

Walmart

Sales & Business Development, Operations
Bentonville, AR, USA
USD 130k-260k / year + Equity
Posted on May 14, 2025

Position Summary...

The Sr. Director of Driver Capabilities and Automation/AI for Last Mile Delivery will spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge automated systems to revolutionize our delivery processes. This role is pivotal in driving AI transformation and ensuring our platforms are scalable and future-proof.

What you'll do...

Lead AI Transformation: Drive the AI transformation within the organization by developing and implementing advanced AI, Agentic AI, and LLM technologies to enhance driver capabilities and last-mile delivery efficiency. Work on groundbreaking AI and automation projects that have a significant impact on the company's delivery operations.

Build Scalable Platforms: Design and build scalable platforms that support long-term automation goals, including pricing, search, and offer strategies for the driver platform. Stay at the forefront of technological advancements and apply the latest AI developments to real-world challenges.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize processes, and improve overall performance. Communicate complex plans and roadmaps clearly to leadership. Engage with multiple departments and stakeholders to bring innovative ideas to life.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate across multiple departments to gather requirements and ensure the successful implementation of automated systems and AI solutions. Foster a culture of innovation and change, inspiring team members to adopt new technologies and methodologies that propel the organization forward.

Inspire and Propel Change: Foster a culture of innovation and change, inspiring team members to adopt new technologies and methodologies that propel the organization forward. Be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of last-mile delivery through automation and AI.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep Understanding of AI: Expertise in AI, Agentic AI, and LLM technologies.

  • Scalable Platform Development: Proven experience in building scalable platforms and systems.

  • Technology-Driven and Product Mindset: Strong focus on technology and product development.

  • Analytical and Data-Driven: Highly analytical with a strong ability to leverage data for decision-making.

  • Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills to articulate complex plans and strategies to leadership and stakeholders.

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

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 6 years’ experience in operations, project
management, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in operations, project management, or related area.
4 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading a cross-functional team Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Computer Engineering, Masters: Operations Management Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America