Main Responsibilities of an Automation Engineering Manager at Walmart
Alexander's main responsibilities as Manager, Automation Engineering at Walmart involve significant program management, acting as "the point person" to coordinate diverse teams and resources, including network infrastructure and financial models. This includes vendor management to ensure project timelines and adherence to Walmart's practices, encompassing "project planning, writing out details, um, test plans," and generally keeping "things keep ticking."
Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Technology
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Alexander Claiborne
Manager, Automation Engineering
Walmart
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Environmental & Related Sciences
Automotive & Auto Parts, Technology
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. Alexander's role involves significant program management, coordinating various teams (network infrastructure, finance) to ensure projects align with business plans and development.
2. He interacts with vendors, monitoring timelines and contract adherence to maintain Walmart's operational standards.
3. His responsibilities include detailed project planning, test plan creation, and general upkeep of systems, showcasing a blend of managerial and technical skills.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
My main responsibilities involve a lot of program management. I act as the point person, bringing people in from different areas of the business.
For things like network infrastructure or even complex financial models, I'm not the expert. My job is to ensure all these different areas communicate with each other.
For example, if we need to set up a network system, I'll involve the relevant team. I then make sure the project cost is aligned, recorded, and incorporated into our business plan and development structure.
I also meet with vendors to ensure everything at a Walmart site or store aligns with their practices. This includes confirming that the vendor adheres to promised timelines and contractual obligations.
It's a lot of general upkeep and making sure things run smoothly. I also handle a lot of project planning, writing out details, and creating test plans.
While those tasks can be quite detailed, at a high level, that's essentially my day-to-day and my current role.