Product Manager, Automation

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leads product management activities for one or more products and contributes to a coherent automation strategy across the wider automation and mining strategy teams.
• Works with customers to understand the needs of automation in their businesses.
• Works with the product management & engineering groups of Business Units (BU) within the Komatsu Mining Technology organization to understand the needs of automation and operator assistance technologies for equipment and integrated autonomous products.
• Works with the engineering teams of the Automation Center of Excellence to define feasible technical and commercial pathways to deliver required functionality, and to develop common foundational automation capabilities for Komatsu Mining Technologies.
• Creates and maintains strategies & roadmaps, incorporating Voice-of-Customer in development plans.
• Justifies and initiates development projects, manages the buy/build/partner process.
• Develops collaboration partners, drives market awareness, and manages the lifecycle of products from concept through end-of-life, optimizing profitability and customer value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field. Extensive equivalent knowledge of mining applications, equipment and autonomous technology can be considered instead of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mining, automotive or other similar industries with autonomous applications.
• Strong understanding of autonomous systems and related technologies (e.g. perception and localization, navigation, motion planning and control systems, supervisory systems, digital communication technologies and functional safety).
• Broad knowledge of the mining business on a global basis. Firm grasp of mining industry practices in connection with market trends, new products and services.
• Product lifecycle management with experience in Product Management and a track record of successful product launches and revenue growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills. Strong presentation skills and ability to present complex concepts to audiences with technical or commercial roles.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%, both domestic and international, for collaboration with customers, partners, and other locations.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with autonomous systems in mining or related industries.
• Experience in developing and managing product roadmaps and lifecycle strategies.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Engineering, Business, or related fields, or extensive equivalent knowledge.

Benefits & Perks

• Base pay range of $103,000 - $128,800, with actual offer considering experience and location.