Group Product Manager - Transportation
24 hours ago
Madrid
ppOur team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. /p h3Job Details /h3 pOur team members are at the heart of everything we do. At World Courier (a Cencora company), we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us to be able to deliver on that purpose. /p pThis role will sit within the Global Data and Technology Solutions (GDATS) organization in World Courier and is a key member of the Product Leadership Team. We’re re‑imagining IT — not as a support function, but as a strategic partner to the World Courier business. /p pWe exist to help the organisation rise, adapt, and grow, using technology that is innovative, integrated, reliable, secure and designed around real operational needs. /p pThis role will shape our Transportation‑related product technologies from transportation management systems, to the next generation of route planning and optimization, to driver and vehicle technology, and more. /p h3Why this role matters /h3 pTransportation execution is core to World Courier’s value proposition and directly impacts patient outcomes, customer trust, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. /p pThis role leads a cohesive transportation product group, bringing together multiple product domains: transportation management, route planning and optimization, and driver/vehicle technologies—into a unified strategy and delivery model. /p pEqually, this role contributes as part of a broader Product Group leadership team, collaborating with peer Group Product Managers to align roadmaps, dependencies, and investment priorities across domains such as customer enablement, data, and core platforms. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 h3Product Group Leadership Roadmap Ownership /h3 ul liLead a transportation product group composed of multiple product domains, with Product Owners reporting into this role. /li liCo‑own the vision and multi‑year roadmap for each product domain, working in close partnership with the business in a “two‑in‑a‑box” model and the respective Product Owners. /li liEnsure alignment between individual product roadmaps and the overarching transportation strategy, driving cohesive, end‑to‑end outcomes across the product group. /li liProvide direction, coaching, and governance to Product Owners, enabling strong product management discipline, clear prioritization, and high‑quality delivery. /li /ul h3Cross‑Product Collaboration Enterprise Alignment /h3 ul liOperate as a peer to other Product Group Managers, jointly shaping the company‑wide product vision and roadmap strategy. /li liCollaborate closely with peers to: ul liAlign roadmaps and sequencing across interdependent product groups /li liManage cross‑domain dependencies and integration points /li liEnsure consistent product management practices and standards /li liSupport cohesive, end‑to‑end user and operational experiences /li /ul /li liContribute to portfolio‑level decision making, helping to balance investment, innovation, and platform health across the broader GDATS product landscape. /li /ul h3Transportation Product Strategy Delivery /h3 ul liOwn and evolve the broader transportation technology ecosystem, ensuring platforms support global execution while accommodating regional and operational complexity. /li liLead product strategy and delivery across transportation capabilities including: ul liRoute planning and optimization (air, ground, and last mile) /li liIntegrated airfreight booking and carrier integrations /li liTime‑and‑temperature‑controlled logistics technologies /li liCourier driver and vehicle technologies /li liReusable asset tracking and lifecycle management /li /ul /li /ul h3AI‑Enabled Transportation Product Delivery /h3 ul liDrive the integration of AI‑assisted capabilities across transportation platforms, including: ul liAI‑assisted route optimization using real‑time and contextual data /li liPredictive disruption identification and mitigation recommendations /li liIntelligent planning and dynamic decision support for operations /li /ul /li liEstablish and embed AI‑driven product delivery practices across the product group, including: ul liUsing data, telemetry, and insights to continuously refine product outcomes /li liEnabling experimentation (simulation, scenario modelling, A/B testing where appropriate) /li liLeveraging automation and advanced analytics to improve delivery speed and quality /li /ul /li /ul h3Stakeholder Delivery Leadership /h3 ul liPartner closely with Transportation Operations leadership, Quality, and regional stakeholders to translate execution‑level needs into cohesive product outcomes, including configurable off‑the‑shelf products. /li liBuild effective relationships with key vendors and influence their roadmaps to better support World Courier’s strategic transportation technology priorities. /li liBalance innovation, platform health, scalability, and regulatory requirements when guiding prioritization with Product Owners. /li liWork in close collaboration with Architecture, Engineering, Cyber, and Data teams to ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and globally scalable. /li liAct as the accountable leader for transportation product outcomes, ensuring value realization across the full product group rather than individual platforms. /li /ul h3What We’re Looking For /h3 pYou’ll thrive in this role if you /p ul liLeading both product strategy and people /li liCollaborate effectively across a peer leadership model. /li /ul h3Experience That Will Help You Succeed /h3 ul liProven experience leading enterprise‑scale transportation, logistics, or supply‑chain technology products in complex, global, regulated environments. /li liExperience leading multiple product teams or product groups, including managing or mentoring Product Owners or Product Managers. /li liExperience working in matrixed, peer‑based leadership environments, aligning across multiple product or platform domains. /li liStrong functional understanding of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and route optimization platforms. /li liDemonstrated experience incorporating AI, optimization, or advanced analytics into operational products. /li /ul h3What Success Looks Like In This Role /h3 ul liStrong alignment across TMS, route planning, and driver/vehicle technology roadmaps, delivered through effective Product Owner leadership. /li liSeamless collaboration with peer Group Product Managers, resulting in aligned, integrated product roadmaps across domains. /li liA high‑performing team of Product Owners with clear accountability, strong delivery discipline, and shared product vision. /li liMeasurable improvements in routing efficiency, predictability, and operational performance driven by AI‑enabled capabilities. /li liReduced fragmentation and increased standardization across global transportation technology. /li liClear linkage between transportation strategy, product investment, and measurable business outcomes. /li /ul h3Why join World Courier GDATS? /h3 h3You’ll Have The Opportunity To /h3 ul liLead a strategically critical product group at the heart of World Courier operations. /li liOperate within a collaborative Product Group Manager peer leadership model, shaping enterprise‑wide product strategy. /li liBuild and lead a strong team of Product Owners delivering meaningful outcomes. /li liHelp define how AI is responsibly and effectively applied in global healthcare logistics. /li liWork in a purpose‑driven business delivering essential pharma logistics services. /li /ul h3How You’ll Be Working /h3 ul liThis role operates within a global, matrixed IT organisation, working closely with Design, Engineering, Delivery, QA, and business stakeholders. /li liCollaboration across time zones and regions is required. /li liFlexible and hybrid working arrangements apply in line with World Courier policies. /li /ul h3What Cencora offers /h3 pBenefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. /p pFull time /p h3Affiliated Companies /h3 pWorld Courier Management Ltd. /p h3Equal Employment Opportunity /h3 pCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. /p pThe company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. /p pCencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr