Principal Product Owner – IT Automation

Ryder Systems Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder is seeking a WMS Automation Architect to evaluate, design, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions that bridge Warehouse Automation with WMS systems. You will translate business needs into technical integration requirements and guide cross-functional teams and vendors.

This role demands extensive experience with Warehouse Management Systems and automation projects, plus strong leadership in solution design, architecture, and collaboration across IT and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in IT at enterprise level, 3PL/distribution domain knowledge.
• Experience with WMS and warehouse automation projects.
• Proven leadership in solution design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, and implement WMS automation solutions.
• Define functional and translate to technical integration requirements.
• Lead integration efforts with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Architect scalable, repeatable automation solutions for complex logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Systems integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Azure stack

Priority Messaging Services

API Frontend-Backend

Service Fabric/Compute Services

Kubernetes

Citrix

Oracle/SQL databases

Job description

WMS Automation Architect

Summary

The WMS Automation Architect is primarily responsible evaluating, designingandimplementing cutting-edge solutions, ensuring seamless integration withexisting systems and infrastructure between Warehouse Automation and WMS system. Key responsibilitiesinclude defining functional requirements, being able to translate them totechnical 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
• Architecte 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, Required
• Deep understanding of systems integration to design cohesive communication between systems, Required
• Strong troubleshooting skills/ Problem solving skills, Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Required
• 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., Required
• 10 years or more in Specific experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) OR Warehouse Automations such as – AutoStore, Locus Robotics, GreyOrange, Geek+, Required
• 5 years or more in Proven experience leading solution design and integrations for high profile projects involving Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Automations, Required
• Specific experience leading high profile projects at the Solution Lead level, Required
• Deep understanding of systems integration to design cohesive communication between systems., Required
• Strong Functional understanding of Warehouse Automation Systems, WES and/or WMS Advanced, Preferred
• Strong Business Understanding of Operations Advanced, Required
• Deep understanding of System integrations to design cohesive solutions Advanced, Required
• 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, Preferred
• Familiarity with desktop virtualization, Citrix, and databases, particularly Oracle and SQL Intermediate, Preferred
• Technical knowledge and aptitude in the areas of networks, network topologies, warehouse execution systems, IoT technology and principles. Intermediate, Preferred

Travel

• Yes, 30-40%

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.

Compensation Information

Thecompensationofferedtoa candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/ortype.Compensationranges for the position are below:

• Pay Type: Salariedi>
• Minimum Pay Range: $100,000.00
• Maximum Pay Range: $145,000.00

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: 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.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance options
• paid time off for vacation
• paid time off for illness
• paid time off for bereavement
• paid time off for family and parental leave
• tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

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.

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.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.