Product Manager - Intermodal
RemoteSpain or Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Own the product roadmap for intermodal functionality within N4 and related TOS products, designing solutions that optimize container management at intermodal and inland rail facilities. Gain deep understanding of customer operations to identify gaps, define automation strategies for rail equipment like ARMGs, and establish shared vision across engineering and marketing teams. Be the primary product owner for user interfaces used by dispatchers, planners, and equipment operators, integrating usability studies and market analysis into requirements. Drive development with engineers to deliver products recognized as best in the industry, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage the Kaleris intermodal product suite. Requires 3+ years in container terminal operations or TOS implementation and up to 20% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working in container terminal operations (yard planning, vessel planning, rail operations, gate operations, or equipment dispatch)
- OR 3+ years implementing or supporting Terminal Operating Systems at container terminals
- Strong understanding of container terminal workflows including vessel operations, yard management, rail loading/unloading, and gate processes
- Direct experience with intermodal handoffs between marine terminals and rail/truck operations
- Familiarity with real-time optimization and job dispatching in automated environments
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills; ability to structure complicated issues and find creative solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to convey ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Passion for making the complex simple and creating exceptional products that end-users can implement and use effectively
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or Master's degree
- 5+ years of product management experience building software solutions
- Proven track record launching 1+ new products with measurable results
- Experience with N4, SPARCS, or other major Terminal Operating Systems
- Working knowledge of rail operations within a terminal environment (rail scheduling, rail yard inventory, train loading/discharge)
- Familiarity with terminal equipment operations (RTGs, RMGs, reach stackers, terminal tractors), manned and/or automated
- Understanding of EDI messaging standards used in terminal-rail communication
- Success as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum development process
- Experience with integration patterns (APIs, EDI, equipment automation interfaces)
- Experience in supply chain software products and/or the rail freight industry
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
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