Product Manager – Intermodal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the product roadmap for intermodal functionality within N4 and associated TOS products.

• Gain insights into customer operations at intermodal facilities, pinpoint product gaps, and develop ideas to enhance market share and elevate customer experience.

• Establish the automation strategy for rail operations, encompassing automated rail-mounted gantry cranes, automated stacking cranes, and various rail yard equipment.

• Foster a shared vision across the organization and build consensus on priorities to drive product execution.

• Oversee user interfaces utilized by dispatchers, planners, clerks, and equipment operators in intermodal workflows.

• Propel product development in collaboration with engineers and designers.

• Incorporate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product specifications.

• Define and assess metrics for the success of intermodal products.

• Develop a standardized integration methodology for partners collaborating with Kaleris.

• Comprehend Kaleris's strategic and competitive landscape and deliver industry-leading products.

• Design and refine intermodal TOS solutions that optimize container management at intermodal and inland rail facilities.

• Own the product vision for intermodal functionality within N4, identify integration opportunities, gather requirements, collaborate with engineering, and validate features.

• Manage the user experience for terminal operators, rail planners, and dispatchers.

• Collaborate with product teams across TOS and Rail, engaging customers as well as Kaleris Sales and Services teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of practical experience in container terminal operations, including yard planning, vessel planning, rail operations, gate operations, or equipment dispatch.

• Alternatively, over 3 years of experience implementing or supporting Terminal Operating Systems at container terminals.

• Strong grasp of container terminal workflows, including vessel operations, yard management, rail loading/unloading, and gate processes.

• Direct experience with intermodal transfers between marine terminals and rail/truck operations.

• Knowledge of real-time optimization and job dispatching in automated settings.

• Analytical mindset accompanied by robust problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A passion for simplifying complex challenges and crafting exceptional products.

• Preferred: MBA or Master's degree.

• Preferred: Over 5 years of product management experience in developing software solutions.

• Preferred: Proven history of launching one or more products with measurable outcomes.

• Preferred: Familiarity with N4, SPARCS, or other significant Terminal Operating Systems.

• Preferred: Working knowledge of rail operations within a terminal setting.

• Preferred: Familiarity with terminal equipment operations, including RTGs, RMGs, reach stackers, and terminal tractors.

• Preferred: Understanding of EDI messaging standards utilized in terminal-rail communication.

• Preferred: Experience as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

• Preferred: Knowledge of integration patterns such as APIs, EDI, and equipment automation interfaces.

• Preferred: Experience in supply chain software products and/or the rail freight sector.

• Preferred: Willingness to travel up to 20%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• A work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.