Principal Product Owner – IT Automation

Role overview

Lead the design and rollout of warehouse automation solutions that connect automation systems with warehouse management platforms. The work spans solution architecture, technical integration, testing, and vendor evaluation, with a focus on reliable launches and repeatable designs for complex logistics operations.

Responsibilities

- Shape automation solutions for new business opportunities and translate operational needs into functional and technical integration requirements. - Design scalable integrations between warehouse management systems and automation equipment, working with internal teams and external vendors. - Coordinate testing and readiness activities to support stable automation launches. - Evaluate automation vendors from an IT perspective and guide solution design for major projects. - Identify improvements and contribute to warehouse innovation initiatives.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of relevant enterprise IT experience in third-party logistics or distribution. - At least 10 years working with warehouse management systems or warehouse automation, such as robotics or automated storage systems. - At least five years leading solution design and integrations for high-profile warehouse technology projects. - Strong understanding of warehouse operations, automation systems, and system integration patterns. - Excellent communication, collaboration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

- Familiarity with warehouse execution systems and cloud services, including Azure messaging, APIs, compute services, or Kubernetes. - Knowledge of desktop virtualization, Citrix, Oracle or SQL databases, networking, and IoT.

Benefits and work setup

- Travel is expected at approximately 30–40%.