The Product Owner – Case & Tote NA will lead the development of next-generation conveyor systems, within Vanderlande’s Technology group. This role is pivotal in aligning product vision with business strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and guiding cross-functional Agile teams to deliver innovative logistics automation solutions.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – results in the realization of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.
Vanderlande offers competitive salary, generous benefits, flexible working hours and ability to work from home (when possible), modern workspaces, amenities such as employee gym, and a genuine focus on people and culture.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Define and communicate a clear product roadmap aligned with Vanderlande’s strategic goals.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units, customers, and development teams.
• Provide direction to Agile teams by setting definition of done and acceptance criteria.
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog, balancing short-term and long-term goals.
• Incorporate customer and end-user feedback to drive continuous product improvement.
• Monitor KPIs, timelines, and deliverables to ensure quality and performance standards.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, IT, or Product Management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in technology or logistics automation.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in Electromechanical or PLC development.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven experience leading product development for complex technical systems.
• Familiarity with lightweight, modular design principles in industrial systems.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable plans.
• Passion for technology and sustainability in logistics automation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Office-based role located in Marietta, GA. May require occasional visits to warehouse or industrial environments.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-Time. Standard business hours with flexibility as needed for global collaboration.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, site visits, or global team collaboration, up to 10%, domestic and international.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Top Skills
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
