Senior Product Manager

Mujin creates MujinOS, the intelligent operating system for industrial robotics. By leveraging real-time digital twins, MujinOS seamlessly connects and orchestrates equipment to achieve fully autonomous operations. At our core is  Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach offering advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms that solve the most challenging automation problems. Trusted by globally recognized companies, we are redefining supply chain efficiency. Headquartered in Japan with growing teams in China, the US, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation. Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, revolutionizing how robots are used in production and distribution through advanced technologies like motion planning, computer vision, and machine intelligence. Our flagship product, the MujinController, empowers end users with a highly configurable, no-code interface for seamless automation across diverse applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading. We are seeking a Product Manager to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the next-generation MujinController, driving innovation and commercialization in a rapidly growing market. This role is central to enhancing user experience, meeting market demands, and expanding our global impact. Responsibilities:

Lead strategic research into industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in industrial automation and intelligent robotics to guide high-impact product decisions

Own end-to-end product lifecycle management, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and alignment with strategic goals

Drive cross-functional program execution, coordinating between product, engineering, marketing, and operations to ensure delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Establish and oversee program governance practices to ensure risk management, milestone tracking, and resource allocation across product initiatives

Portfolio Management: Direct oversight of the product portfolio, from inception to retirement, ensuring achievement of key business metrics including orders, revenue, and profitability

Translate business strategy into a differentiated offering and solution portfolio through market segmentation, customer insights, and innovation prioritization

Lead the definition and evolution of new product portfolios by conducting value analysis, defining roadmap strategy, and collaborating closely with R&D for execution

Conduct in-depth market analysis, tracking regulatory trends, customer requirements, and emerging technologies to shape product positioning and competitive advantage

Engage directly with customers to design and negotiate systems architecture, including network protocols, PLC integration, and project-specific interface requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred

7+ years of experience in product management or product development, preferably in industrial automation, intelligent robotics, or similar domains

Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups

Strong command of agile methodologies and modern product delivery frameworks

Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced environment

Required Technical Competencies:

Familiarity with robotics platforms, motion control systems, and embedded systems architectures

Hands-on experience collaborating with R&D/engineering on hardware-software co-development, technical specifications, and test plans

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and business value propositions

Working knowledge of tools and platforms for agile product development and program tracking (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)

Understanding of relevant international standards and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., IEC, ISO, UL, CE) in industrial products

Strong grasp of systems integration, including APIs, network architecture, and cybersecurity standards

Desired: Proficiency in data analytics and product telemetry—able to derive actionable insights from product usage and performance metrics