About the position
We are seeking a visionary Product Manager, Advanced Automation to lead the strategic development, commercialization, and lifecycle management of cutting-edge robotic and automation technologies. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, customer success, and cross-functional leadership, making a lasting impact on the future of intelligent supply chain solutions. As a key member of our high-performance Product Management & Growth team, you will define and execute forward-thinking product strategies that accelerate adoption, scale market share, and deliver transformative value to our customers. You will serve as the go-to expert on advanced automation technologies—bridging engineering excellence with business acumen and customer insight. If you are an entrepreneurial leader with a track record of building high-impact products, inspiring cross-functional teams, and redefining what's possible in automation, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Define and champion the product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for next-generation robotic and automation solutions.
- Continuously gather market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive data to inform product direction and create differentiated value.
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of automation products—from concept through launch to scale—ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
- Translate market opportunities and customer challenges into innovative solutions that outperform expectations in performance, reliability, and ROI.
- Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, sales, operations, and customer support to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
- Represent the customer throughout the product lifecycle and advocate for usability, quality, and value at every decision point.
- Equip commercial teams with best-in-class enablement tools, including training materials, competitive intelligence, and solution positioning frameworks.
- Leverage user data, adoption trends, and product analytics to drive continuous improvement and increase customer satisfaction and retention.
- Support pilots, product demos, and early adoption programs. Engage directly with strategic customers and partners to validate and iterate product concepts.
- Balance business goals and technical complexity with customer expectations, managing trade-offs and guiding decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred.
- 3 - 5+ years of product management experience with a proven record of driving successful product strategies in robotics, warehouse automation, or industrial technologies.
- 3+ years of experience designing customer or product specifications in the supply chain fulfillment industry.
- Demonstrated success in designing, launching, and scaling high-impact automation products in fulfillment or supply chain environments.
- Solid technical understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), APIs, and SaaS architectures.
- Hands-on familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens), ladder logic, AOIs, UDTs, SCADA/HMI systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Familiarity with data analytics, user experience design, and customer research methods.
- Proficiency in PLM systems, feature prioritization, product road mapping, and pricing model development.
- Expertise in agile product development, UX principles, customer research, and data-driven product iteration.
- Strong influencing and leadership skills—able to inspire cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Nice-to-haves
- Background in robotic automation, AMRs, cobots, or intelligent warehouse systems.
- Experience building business cases and ROI models for complex B2B technologies.
- Ability to distill complex technologies into clear business value and competitive positioning.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to customer sites, tradeshows, and internal collaboration sessions (primarily domestic, includes international).
Benefits
- An opportunity to shape the future of intelligent automation in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Visibility, ownership, and executive-level impact.
- A dynamic culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
