Product Owner Automation

Attracting top talent in logistics real estate means daring to dream big and deliver excellence. At WDP , the market leader in the Benelux and Romania and active in France and Germany, we’re shaping the future of logistics with pride and innovation. As a listed BE-REIT on Euronext Brussels (BEL20) and Amsterdam (AEX), with a portfolio value of approximately €9 billion, we offer you the stability and ambition to build your career.

Your mission

As Product Owner Automation at WDP, you report to the Group Head of Project Development and take end-to-end responsibility for delivering automation solutions to customers. You ensure that WDP can offer automation as a product with tangible added value for clients, aligned with the company’s strategy.

You are responsible for:

• Developing and supporting WDP’s automation solutions for customers within the context of providing total supply chain infrastructure solutions (smart buildings).
• Identifying automation opportunities within the logistics real-estate portfolio in collaboration with the commercial teams.
• Defining automation-ready building standards that enable customer automation solutions, together with the development team.
• Building and validating business cases (ROI, lifecycle costs, value impact) for automation initiatives and shaping these into a scalable product offering.
• Acting as a strategic sparring partner for customers and commercial teams on automation readiness.
• Leading and coordinating automation initiatives with business development, property management, energy & sustainability, and external partners.
• Overseeing the implementation, testing, and rollout of automation solutions at building level.
• Monitoring market trends and translating emerging technologies into scalable and future-proof solutions.

Here’s your profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in automation, engineering, building technologies, or technology-driven project environments.
• Strong understanding of automation concepts and systems, such as building automation, robotics, energy systems, logistics automation technologies, or smart building solutions.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including experience with ROI and investment analyses.
• Ability to operate at system and portfolio level, connecting technology, real estate, and customer value.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences, combined with sound commercial awareness.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills in Dutch, English, and French.
• A proactive problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine can-do attitude.

Here’s what we have to offer

At WDP, you get more than just a job — you get a career full of opportunities and benefits:

Contract and compensation:

• Full-time position with a permanent contract.
• Attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits, including a company car, iPhone, meal vouchers, attractive bonus scheme, Flexible Income Plan, representation fee, insurance package, and the possibility to work from home.

Development and growth:

• Extensive onboarding trajectory.
• Ample opportunities for self-development through internal and external training programs.

Team and culture:

• A warm welcome from a team of dynamic and high-achieving co-workers.
• Fun events and a positive working environment for #TeamWDP.
• A Great Place To Work® certified company

Interested?

Apply here or email your resume to hrbelgium@wdp.eu. Curious about who WDP is or do you like to soak up the atmosphere, take a look at social media.