Global Product Manager

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. (ORT) is a leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services. We develop needs-driven solutions for the global automation market. Our robotics systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes. ORT is subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $6 billion global technology company with more than 150 locations and operations in over 40 countries worldwide.

We are seeking to hire an experienced Global Product Manager to join our team. This role will be based at our global headquarters in Pleasanton, California.

Primary Responsibility:

The Global Product Manager is responsible for product strategy and overall growth of the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) category with a focus on robot hardware and on-board software systems. This role drives innovation throughout the organization and works closely with engineering, sales, operations and other functions to drive market adoption of Omron's mobile robot platforms. The Global Product Manager, Platform & Navigation is highly visible and cross-functional, serving as the principal conduit for market research and "voice of customer" input into the product development process. This role sets the tone and vision for all hardware and on-board software aspects of the mobile robot portfolio, including strategy, pricing, positioning, training, and promotion. You will be a critical change agent for the business.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct primary and secondary market research through customer interviews and competitor analysis: identify market trends, understand user workflows, and detail customer applications and requirements.
• Drive product strategy and go-to-market plans for Omron's line of autonomous mobile robots. Establish and maintain a clear understanding of market segmentation, competitive landscape, and target applications.
• Lead the analysis of key financial metrics for Omron's AMR portfolio, including revenue targets, new product sales, and margin performance. Maintain and monitor category KPIs.
• Work with Omron global sales regions to maintain a continual pulse on key AMR customers and accelerate the sales pipeline.
• Develop and "own" the product roadmap, including prioritization, market requirements, and execution. Lead cross-functional teams to develop and release new products and technologies.
• Establish global pricing that reflects a deep understanding of market position with clear messaging on customer value and product differentiation.
• Build product positioning through presentations and sales tools for Omron's eight global sales regions.
• Prepare and deliver commercial messaging and training initiatives to ensure Omron sales and application engineering teams are equipped for business development and focused on the highest-potential market opportunities.
• Demonstrate robust product and industry knowledge, staying current and participating in trade shows, journals/publications, webinars and industry boards.
• Serve as chief evangelist for Omron's AMR portfolio.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in product management for integrated hardware and software systems, preferably within the robotics or automation industries
• Experience in hybrid waterfall and agile product development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, EE/ME, Robotics, or Industrial Automation; MBA preferred

What We Need to See:

• Demonstrated passion for product management with a sense of urgency and drive for results. Data-driven with excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to develop and "own" a clear and compelling product strategy.
• Ability to connect and communicate with stakeholders inside and outside Omron, including end users, channel partners, and the global sales organization.
• Ability to lead global product teams in a fast-paced industrial environment. Prior experience in sales development is required, preferably in a global context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Prior experience launching serviceable/field-updatable hardware products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to travel (30-35%).

Ways to Stand Out:

• Familiarity with autonomous mobile robot systems, sensor fusion, perception engines, path planning concepts and ubiquitous computing.
• Competence in functional safety vs obstacle avoidance and relation to robot performance.
• Understanding of the primary differences between AGV and AMR technologies.
• Experience working with automation products (PLCs, vision systems, etc).
• Familiarity with industrial design frameworks and UI/UX development.
• Prior software licensing experience, preferably with industrial products.
• Experience leveraging social media tools in a B2B setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and other project management tools.

The annual salary range for this role in California is $140,000 - $175,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.