UPS · 6 hours ago
Physical Automation Development Product Manager - Flexible Location
US - UPS AUTOMATION LAB (GABUT)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $143K/yrUPS is a Fortune Global 500 organization seeking a Physical Automation Development Product Manager. This role focuses on researching, developing, and deploying new automated sortation systems, managing construction projects, and providing field support for acceptance testing.
LogisticsMessagingTransportation
Responsibilities
Completes the bid package process (e.g., bid creation, bid evaluation, background check, bid award, etc.) to select the most competitive bid and competent vendor for contracts (e.g., soils, survey, conveyor, conveyor electrical, etc.)
Requests and evaluates bids and proposals according to competitive bid, background check, and competence of identified vendors to recommend the awarding of contracts
Develops project schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines
Investigates mechanical breakdown problems (e.g., conveyor system failures, operator errors, system design flaws, etc.) to prevent a decrease in productivity and efficiency
Identifies areas for construction process improvement and design solutions to achieve optimal package flow efficiency
Evaluates budget performance, analyzes sources of surplus, and negotiates with vendors to prevent future changes to project scope
Maintains cost log and project management checklist, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to facilitate and document project completion
Conducts construction inspections of materials and installations to ensure performance meets UPS standards, repairs are completed within scheduled deadlines, and quality materials are utilized
Collaborates to integrate the new technology to the existing sortation infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Experience evaluating bid proposals
Experience with automated sortation equipment
Experience with designing solutions for process improvement
Flexible travel schedule (including weekends) - 60% travel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Project Management experience is a plus
Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a related field
Benefits
Medical/prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Disability Income Protection Plan
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement program
Vacation
Paid Holidays and Personal time
Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company
UPS
Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters.
Founded in 1907
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2021 (5)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Innovate UK
2025-07-28Grant
1999-11-10IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Dykes
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at UPS
Joel Stenson
Senior Vice President Global Operations Technology / Enterprise Data & Analytics and Gen AI
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