Principal Product Owner – IT Automation

040 Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (Employer-Payroll); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a WMS Automation Architect to evaluate, design, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions that integrate with our Warehouse Management System and warehouse automation platforms.

You will translate business requirements into technical integration specs, lead cross-functional teams, and architect scalable, repeatable solutions for complex logistics challenges. Travel 30-40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years in IT at enterprise level organizations in 3PL/Distribution Management with strong operations knowledge.
• 10+ years working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Warehouse Automations (AutoStore, Locus Robotics, GreyOrange, Geek+).
• 5+ years leading solution design and integrations for high-profile WMS/Automation projects.
• Experience leading at the Solution Lead level on major projects.
• Strong systems integration to design cohesive communication between systems.
• Knowledge of WES/WMS, and advanced operations concepts.
• Understanding of Azure stack and related services (Priority Messaging, API integration).
• Familiarity with desktop virtualization, Citrix, and databases (Oracle/SQL).
• Travel availability about 30-40%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design and implement automated solutions interfacing with WMS and Warehouse Automation.
• Translate functional requirements into technical integration specs.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration for scalable, repeatable solutions.
• Test Warehouse Automation solutions with IT and vendor teams.
• Drive vendor evaluation from an IT perspective.
• Architect communications between WMS and automation systems.

Skills

Systems integration

WMS

Warehouse Automation

Vendor evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Azure stack

Priority Messaging Services

API Frontend-Backend

Service Fabric/Compute Services

Kubernetes

Citrix

Oracle

SQL

Job description

Role Summary

The WMS Automation Architect is primarily responsible evaluating, designing and implementing cutting‑edge solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure between Warehouse Automation and WMS system.

Key Responsibilities

Defining functional requirements, being able to translate them to technical integration requirements, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and architecting scalable, repeatable solutions for complex logistics challenges.

Essential Functions

• Key contributor towards testing of Warehouse Automation solution along with Cross‑Functional teams with the goal of stable automation launches
• IT Automation SME on New Deals/RFP
• Spearhead automation solution design and integration efforts related to WMS system and warehouse automation
• Define functional requirements, being able to translate them to technical integration requirements, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and Automation Vendors
• Architect scalable, repeatable solutions for complex logistics challenges using Warehouse Automation and WMS
• Collaborate with Cross‑functional team and Automation Vendor on continuous improvements
• Lead New Automation Vendor Evaluation from IT perspective

Additional Responsibilities

• Contributeto Innovation related activities to bring in efficiencies in the Warehouse
• Adherence to Time Entry and Expense reporting in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills for a highly collaborative role
• Deep understanding of systems integration to design cohesive communication between systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills/ Problem solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10 years or more in Relevant experience within the IT space at enterprise level organizations, in the 3PL/ Distribution Management industry – has a strong business understanding of Operations
• 10 years or more in Specific experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) OR Warehouse Automations such as – AutoStore, Locus Robotics, GreyOrange, Geek+
• 5 years or more in Proven experience leading solution design and integrations for high profile projects involving Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Automations
• Specific experience leading high profile projects at the Solution Lead level
• Deep understanding of systems integration to design cohesive communication between systems
• Strong Functional understanding of Warehouse Automation Systems WES and/or WMS Advanced
• Strong Business Understanding of Operations Advanced
• Deep understanding of System integrations to design cohesive solutions Advanced
• Nice to have knowledge on Azure stack, showcasing proficiency in Priority Messaging Services, API Frontend-Backend, and Service Fabric/Compute Services. Kubernetes familiarity, emphasizing a deep understanding of the compute layer. Intermediate
• Familiarity with desktop virtualization, Citrix, and databases, particularly Oracle and SQL Intermediate
• Technical knowledge and aptitude in the areas of networks, network topologies, warehouse execution systems, IoT technology and principles. Intermediate
• Travel Yes, 30-40%

Contract type and Compensation

• Pay Type: Salaried

Compensation Information

Minimum Pay Range: $100,000.00

Maximum Pay Range: $145,000.00

Benefits Information

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Screening Note

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Job Category

Automation

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Company Overview

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry‑leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

Additional Statements

Ryder Pay Transparency Policy. Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Washington State Fair Chance Act.

EEO is the Law