Product Owner

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work opportunities

Gym/fitness facilities

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. North America is seeking a Product Owner for Case & Tote systems to drive the next generation of conveyor and automation solutions.

You will translate business needs into a clear product vision and roadmap while guiding cross-functional Agile teams in delivering scalable logistics automation. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, customers, and engineering to ensure alignment with market opportunities and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, Business Admin, PM, or related field.
• 5+ years as Product Owner/Manager in tech, industrial automation or related.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum product development.
• Strong stakeholder management across technical, business and customer teams.
• Experience developing roadmaps and prioritized backlogs.
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, customers, and development teams.
• Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and DoD.
• Provide direction to cross-functional Agile teams.
• Prioritize the product backlog balancing short-term needs with long-term strategy.
• Incorporate customer feedback into product decisions.
• Monitor KPIs, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve functionality, scalability, and value.
• Stay current on industry trends in logistics and automation.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Roadmapping

Jira/Confluence

Electromechanical knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Software/hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/IT/Business)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Owner - Case & Tote, North America

Position Summary

The Product Owner - Case & Tote, North America will lead the development and evolution of next-generation conveyor systems within Vanderlande’s Technology organization. This role is responsible for translating business and customer needs into a clear product vision and roadmap while guiding cross-functional Agile teams in delivering innovative, scalable logistics automation solutions. The Product Owner will serve as a key connection point between business stakeholders, customers, engineering teams, and product development, ensuring priorities are aligned with strategic objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities. Vanderlande is a market-leading global partner in future-proof logistics process automation for the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Our comprehensive portfolio combines innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services to deliver fast, reliable, and efficient automation solutions. Vanderlande offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, hybrid work opportunities when appropriate, modern workspaces, an employee gym, and a people-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with Vanderlande’s strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, customers, end users, and development teams.
• Translate business and customer requirements into actionable product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and clear definitions of done.
• Provide product direction and priorities to cross-functional Agile development teams.
• Own, manage, and prioritize the product backlog, balancing immediate business needs with long-term product strategy.
• Incorporate customer and end-user feedback into product decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor product KPIs, milestones, timelines, and deliverables to support quality, performance, and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve product functionality, scalability, reliability, and overall customer value.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor solutions, customer needs, and emerging technologies within logistics and industrial automation.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure product requirements are clearly understood and effectively delivered.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Product Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within technology, industrial automation, logistics automation, or a related technical environment.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum product development environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical, business, and customer-facing teams.
• Experience developing and managing product roadmaps and prioritized backlogs.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or similar product development and collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical background or working knowledge of electromechanical systems and/or PLC-based controls and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading product development for complex technical, electromechanical, or industrial automation systems.
• Experience with conveyor, material handling, warehousing, or logistics automation technologies.
• Familiarity with lightweight and modular design principles within industrial systems.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level business and customer requirements into executable product plans.
• Ability to balance technical feasibility, customer value, business priorities, and long-term product strategy.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and sustainability within logistics automation.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office-based position located in Marietta, Georgia. Occasional visits to warehouse, manufacturing, customer, or industrial environments may be required. Position Type / Expected Hours Full-time. Standard business hours with flexibility as needed to support collaboration with global teams and stakeholders. Travel Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required for customer or stakeholder meetings, site visits, product development activities, and global team collaboration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Toyota Automated Logistics, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automated warehousing by designing and integrating innovative solutions that empower our customers to achieve a lasting competitive advantage. We turn bold ideas into practical solutions by learning quickly, adapting constantly, and delivering real impact. Your work shapes a better future, strengthening our customers, enriching our communities, and contributing to a more connected, sustainable society. As part of a global industry leader, you help build enduring customer partnerships and deliver long-term value and meaningful impact where it matters most. Our core values guide how we work and how we show up for one another every day. We make an impact by doing what’s right and staying customer focused. We innovate boldly by being curious, agile, and shaping the future of Toyota Automated Logistics. We are stronger together, inspiring collaboration across teams, functions, and geographies and honor every voice. Above all, we demonstrate respect for people by prioritizing safety, inclusion, and trust, and by valuing every voice and contribution. You are part of an open, inclusive, and respectful culture that puts people first and upholds safety in every decision we make. You are empowered to own your impact, collaborate with motivated colleagues across the globe, and turn ideas into practical, future-ready solutions for customers. We offer a flexible, modern work environment, strong learning and global career opportunities, enabling you to grow both personally and professionally. Together, we build a high performing organization where innovation, reliability, and respect go hand in hand, and where your contribution truly matters.