(USA) Senior Product Manager - Automation Product

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a part of the Walmart US Innovation and Automation organization, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the supply chain for the #1 grocer in the US. This team supports the growing needs of the grocery distribution network by enabling innovative, automated solutions to increase capacity, improve associate friendliness, and help supply Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs with the quality groceries our customers expect. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the systems integration strategy in Walmart’s automated grocery distribution centers in the entire US. If you are motivated by complex, purposeful challenges and want to make a big impact on one of the largest supply chains in the world, then this role could be the fit you have been looking for. Do you possess any of the following skills? If so, we want you! You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

• You’re a solid engineering contributor with an excitement for adapting and integrating new automated systems in a retail distribution setting
• You have a hands-on engineering experience and are adept at sourcing and manipulating data to support your recommendations to leadership 
• You demonstrate experience adapting automation technology to new & established environments, and have the ability to communicate technical needs of the situation in order to fully integrate the software, automation and operations to ensure a sustainable solution 
• You have high standards and can hold project contributors accountable
• You are organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
• You have impeccable communication skills and able to work with multiple stakeholders including senior leadership to help solve complex problems

What you will need…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, automation, product management, project management, management consulting, retail or eCommerce business functions, or related field
• Gathering, identifying, defining, and communicating requirements to lead automation, software product, or solution development for new and existing automated facilities
• Consulting and advising business partners utilizing detailed analysis of complex data to influence strategic decisions
• Understanding algorithms, processes, and technology to recommend and implement next step solutions

You’ll make an impact through the following job functions…

• Automation Integration: Combines knowledge of automation/system design and learning from previous implementations into a road map. Guides in resolving integration issues. Identifies and quantifies risks of proposed alternatives to a system or technology integration initiative. Runs integration and testing of upgrades, enhancements, and fixes. Designs and develops interfaces for multiple partners and platforms. Anticipates key problems and challenges for multi-system, multi-process integration. Implements planned and ad-hoc communications to and from affected parties. Ensures project problems are surfaced and reported to appropriate project personnel.
• Product Management: Develops and enhances complex products by developing and managing product roadmaps; gathering and documenting requirements; collecting and analyzing customer and product data; turning customer insights into actionable priorities and initiatives; prioritizing product backlog; executing on user and business acceptance criteria; and managing roll out of product features.
• Project Management: Plans and estimates complex projects under guidance. Produces standard project status reports. Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project. Assists in detailed project plans, including costs, schedules, and resource requirements. Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalents to track project progress and status. Manages multiple projects with varying timelines simultaneously.
• Process Flow Design: Interprets information to quantify the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions. Describes the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers