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# Principal Product Owner - IT Automation

- **Company:** Ryder System, Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000 - $145,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Databases, Desktop Virtualization, Network Topologies, Citrix Systems, Oracle (Applications), Azure Active Directory, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Warehouse Management Systems, Backend, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9D512053854D46D79B4469A99214BB1F/job/

## About the Role

* 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, * 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

## Description

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 include 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., * 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, 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.