Principal Product Owner – IT Automation

Ryder System, Inc.

. Evaluate, design, and implement cutting-edge warehouse automation solutions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Georgia • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing warehouse automation solutions, with a strong focus on systems integration and project leadership within the 3PL/Distribution Management industry. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Warehouse Automation SolutionsSystems IntegrationSolution Design LeadershipTroubleshooting and Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Warehouse AutomationSystems IntegrationSolution DesignTroubleshootingProject LeadershipLogistics ChallengesFunctional Requirements DefinitionTechnical Integration RequirementsBusiness Operations UnderstandingIoT Technology Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoStoreLocus RoboticsGreyOrangeGeek+Azure StackPriority Messaging ServicesAPI Frontend-BackendService FabricKubernetesCitrix

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

3PLDistribution ManagementWarehouse Execution Systems (WES)Desktop VirtualizationSQL

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCitrixIoTKubernetesOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, design, and implement cutting-edge warehouse automation solutions
Ensure seamless integration between Warehouse Automation and WMS systems and existing infrastructure
Define functional requirements and translate them into technical integration requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and automation vendors
Contribute to testing Warehouse Automation solutions to support stable automation launches
Serve as IT Automation SME on new deals and RFPs
Spearhead automation solution design and integration efforts related to WMS and warehouse automation
Architect scalable, repeatable solutions for complex logistics challenges
Collaborate on continuous improvements with cross-functional teams and automation vendors
Lead new automation vendor evaluations from an IT perspective
Contribute to innovation activities that improve warehouse efficiency
Complete time entry and expense reporting promptly
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for a highly collaborative role
Deep understanding of systems integration to design cohesive communication between systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
10 years or more of relevant experience within the IT space at enterprise-level organizations in the 3PL/Distribution Management industry
10 years or more of specific experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or warehouse automation such as AutoStore, Locus Robotics, GreyOrange, or Geek+
5 years or more of experience leading solution design and integrations for high-profile projects involving WMS and warehouse automation
Specific experience leading high-profile projects at the Solution Lead level
Strong business understanding of operations
Strong functional understanding of Warehouse Automation Systems, WES and/or WMS
Nice to have knowledge of Azure stack, Priority Messaging Services, API Frontend-Backend, Service Fabric/Compute Services, and Kubernetes
Familiarity with desktop virtualization, Citrix, Oracle, and SQL
Technical knowledge of networks, network topologies, warehouse execution systems, IoT technology, and principles
Ability to travel 30–40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan eligibility may apply
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace