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Senior Manager, Project Management - HVAC/R Controls Engineering

Walmart · Bentonville, AR · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$80k–$155k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Manager, Controls Engineering serves as Walmart's internal subject matter authority for HVAC/R/L building automation systems (BAS) across the enterprise retail portfolio. This role owns BAS design and installation standards, drives communication protocol specification and standardization, and delivers hardware-agnostic solutions that shift building controls from physical devices to software-defined platforms. The position leads prototype development, pilots next-generation building automation and energy management solutions, and enforces IT/OT security policy across Walmart's OT environment. The role collaborates with Construction, Facilities Services, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable, connected controls at enterprise scale.

About the team

The Digital Enablement team leads Walmart’s enterprise asset strategy, focusing on refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting controls across retail facilities. This team drives the long-term vision and digital transformation of physical assets by integrating connected, BAS-agnostic systems. Members collaborate across functions to develop advanced telemetry and condition-based monitoring solutions, optimizing asset lifecycles. The team emphasizes engineering standards, vendor alignment, IT/OT security, and scalable data-driven initiatives, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and technical leadership to enhance operational efficiency throughout Walmart’s store portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Standardize & Modernize: Author and evolve Walmart's BAS Design and Installation Guidelines to align with current enterprise requirements.
  • Unified Protocols: Standardize controller points, module names, and protocols (BACnet, Modbus) across all facility types. Drive BAS technology from prototype and pilot design to full enterprise rollout.
  • Manage Engineering Changes: Issue Design (DIs) and Construction Initiatives (CIs) to resolve field gaps.
  • IoT Evolution: Shift hardware devices to software to enable scalable remote diagnostics and telemetry.
  • Resolve active construction RFIs and provide escalation support for critical field failures.
  • Ensure OT infrastructure complies strictly with Walmart's IT security policies.
  • Collaborate with Construction, Facilities, and IT leadership to integrate standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and 4 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area OR 6 years' experience in business, operations, analytics, or related area.
  • 2 years’ supervisory experience.
  • 3 years’ project management experience.

Skills

  • BAS Expertise: Deep knowledge of controller programming, points configuration, and multi-protocol architecture (BACnet, Modbus).
  • HVAC/R Experience: Hands-on technical experience with commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting controls across multi-vendor environments.
  • Standards Development: Proven history of authoring enterprise engineering standards, construction specifications, and design guidelines. Experience leading prototype development, technology pilots, and IT/OT coordination to scale.
  • IT/OT Security: Practical knowledge of securing operational technology and enforcing building controls compliance. Familiarity with hardware-to-software migration, IoT telemetry, and energy management platforms.
  • Technical Writing: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to author clear specs for technicians and executives. Proven ability to build consensus across Engineering, Construction, IT, Legal, and Facilities teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Managing small or medium scale change initiatives.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
  • Project Management Certification.
  • Six Sigma certification.

Benefits

  • Health benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
  • Other benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Education: Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid 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 specific plan or program terms.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.

Primary Location: 814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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