Logistics Tech Product Lead — Principal Engineer I

Toyota; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota in Liberty, North Carolina, is seeking a Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management to lead business engagement and develop logistics applications at TBMNC. This role will report to the Manager and reside within commuting distance of Liberty NC.

The position focuses on translating business needs into product strategy, owning requirements and backlog, and driving end-to-end delivery of logistics solutions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Logistics stakeholders and technology teams, translating business priorities and operational needs into product strategy and digital solutions.
• Own product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmap, and backlog prioritization based on business value, operational impact, and technical dependencies.
• Lead logistics application development and delivery from requirements through design, testing, integration, UAT, deployment, training, and production readiness.
• Drive optimization of logistics processes and systems through automation, standardization, KPI analysis, continuous improvement, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Ensure ongoing application stability and stakeholder alignment by coordinating support, resolving issues, managing vendors and cross-functional teams, and communicating product status, risks, and priorities.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder liaison

Backlog prioritization

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Logistics/Business

Job description

Toyota in Liberty, North Carolina, is seeking a Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management to lead business engagement and develop logistics applications at TBMNC. This role will report to the Manager and reside within commuting distance of Liberty NC.

The position focuses on translating business needs into product strategy, owning requirements and backlog, and driving end-to-end delivery of logistics solutions with cross-functional teams.