Logistics real estate specialist WDP is market leader in the Benelux and Romania and also active in France and Germany. With our team we realize projects tailored to the user.
WDP grew out of a family business and is now listed as BE-REIT on Euronext Brussels and Amsterdam and a member of BEL20, with a real estate portfolio valued at approximately €9 billion.
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 hrbelgie@wdp.eu. Curious about who WDP is or do you like to soak up the atmosphere, take a look at social media.