Product Owner

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., * 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., Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required for customer or stakeholder meetings, site visits, product development activities, and global team collaboration.

Conveyor Systems, Logistics, Agile Programming Methodologies, Automation, Cross-Functional, Product Planning, Product Development, Logistics Processes, Warehousing, Communication Skills, * 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., * 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.

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.