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Product Manager (PM), Advanced Automation

Product Manager (PM), Advanced Automation

FORTNAKnoxville, TN, US
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Product Manager, Advanced Automation

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 technologiesbridging 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.

Key Responsibilities Include :

  • Strategic Product Leadership : Define and champion the product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for next-generation robotic and automation solutions.
  • Market & Customer Intelligence : Continuously gather market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive data to inform product direction and create differentiated value.
  • Product Lifecycle Ownership : Own the end-to-end lifecycle of automation productsfrom concept through launch to scaleensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
  • Innovation & Differentiation : Translate market opportunities and customer challenges into innovative solutions that outperform expectations in performance, reliability, and ROI.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, sales, operations, and customer support to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
  • Voice of the Customer : Represent the customer throughout the product lifecycle and advocate for usability, quality, and value at every decision point.
  • Enablement & Launch : Equip commercial teams with best-in-class enablement tools, including training materials, competitive intelligence, and solution positioning frameworks.
  • Performance Analytics : Leverage user data, adoption trends, and product analytics to drive continuous improvement and increase customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Customer Engagement : Support pilots, product demos, and early adoption programs. Engage directly with strategic customers and partners to validate and iterate product concepts.
  • Risk & Trade-off Management : Balance business goals and technical complexity with customer expectations, managing trade-offs and guiding decision-making.

Required Qualifications :

  • 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 skillsable to inspire cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Preferred :

  • 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).
  • What We Offer :

  • 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.
  • The base salary range for this role is $100,700 to $151,100. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

    The policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies is to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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