Senior Software Product Manager

FANUC America Corporation

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefit Dollars

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation seeks a Senior Software Product Manager to lead planning and strategy for robotic software products. You will define requirements, support new and existing software solutions, and collaborate with R&D and regional teams to deliver impactful product offerings.

The role emphasizes bridging current capabilities with future customer needs, building expertise in FANUC's software tools, and contributing to the product roadmap and market success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS or related field.
Minimum five years in Product Management or related role.
Experience in robotic simulation, custom robotic interfaces, or industrial robotics apps.
Understanding of ISO, RIA or related standards.
Robot and robot PC software experience (KAREL, ROBOGUIDE, TP programming).
Advanced project management, planning and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Define software product requirements to support market opportunities and customer needs.
Develop product presentations, competitive analysis, and technical sales materials.
Support development prioritization, planning, and execution activities.
Coordinate maintenance and new product introductions with R&D and engineering teams.
Prepare marketing materials and pricing recommendations.
Support training material and SME input for application engineers.
Assist in demonstrations, proposals, and feasibility assessments.
Identify and resolve software product concerns and issues.
Support trade shows and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Product management

Project management

Robotics software

Communication

Requirements definition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

KAREL

ROBOGUIDE

TP programming

MQTT

ROS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Who You Are

We are currently searching for a Senior Software Product Manager who will be responsible for product planning and strategic planning activities for new and existing robotic software products. You will be defining product requirements to support market opportunities, customer needs, and future development priorities, while managing the introduction of new products and supporting new and existing robot and PC software solutions. This role provides the opportunity to bridge current capabilities with future customer needs while building significant expertise in FANUC's software-based solutions and tools.

How It’s Done

Define new and existing software product requirements to support market opportunities, customer needs, and future development priorities
Develop and maintain product presentations, competitive analysis material, technical sales support material, and product information
Support evaluation, prioritization, and planning activities related to development requests
Support scheduling, progress tracking, issue management, and prioritization activities to ensure effective maintenance and enhancement of existing products and successful introduction of new products
Specify, develop and execute test plans while working closely with groups like FANUC R&D to evaluate new products
Prepare technical marketing materials and pricing recommendations
Support application engineers and regional engineering groups with training material and subject matter expertise
Support product evaluations, demonstrations, proposal development, and application feasibility assessments
Identify software product concerns, limitations, and critical issues and manage their resolution
Support trade show and marketing initiatives

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum five years of experience with demonstrated success in a Product Management or related position.
Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: Robotic simulation, custom robotic interface development, code development on applications for industrial robotics
Understanding of applicable standards (ISO, RIA, etc.)
Robot and robot PC software experience (i.e. KAREL, ROBOGUIDE, TP programming, etc.)
Advanced Project management skills (i.e. planning and administrative skills)

What Would Be Even Better

8+ years of related industry experience.
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
Experience in modern communication / interface protocols and robotic control methods (MQTT, ROS, etc.)
Experience with 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Customer-focused with strong communication and presentation skills

It’s Your Move

Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.

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