Technical Product Manager: Strategy, Launch & Evangelism

Yaskawa Motoman; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaskawa Motoman seeks a seasoned product leader in Ohio to guide the full product lifecycle, from strategy to launch. You will liaise with product development, engineering, and marketing to define requirements and drive market success.

You will lead beta programs, translate market needs into roadmaps, and work with sales and customers to communicate the value proposition and competitive advantages. Travel is required up to 35% within the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or Business/Economics with 8+ years in a technical role.
• Master’s degree in Welding or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison among product development, engineering, customer support and marketing.
• Lead beta and pilot programs for early-stage products and samples.
• Manage the product life cycle from strategic translation to road map and market launch.
• Specify product requirements through Voice of Customer and market research.
• Partner with marketing to define go-to-market strategy, positioning, benefits and target customers.
• Develop and execute a company-wide product launch plan with related departments.
• Collaborate with engineering to define release requirements.
• Serve as evangelist for product offerings to sales, channels and customers.
• Support tradeshows and events to communicate the product vision.
• Develop knowledge of competitive products and analyze strengths/ weaknesses.
• Explore potential partner relationships and licensing opportunities.

Skills

Market research

Customer insights

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Sales support

Education

Material Science and Engineering

Welding Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Business/Economics

Master’s in Welding

MBA

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

Yaskawa Motoman seeks a seasoned product leader in Ohio to guide the full product lifecycle, from strategy to launch. You will liaise with product development, engineering, and marketing to define requirements and drive market success.

You will lead beta programs, translate market needs into roadmaps, and work with sales and customers to communicate the value proposition and competitive advantages. Travel is required up to 35% within the Americas.