Position: Technical Product Marketing Manager
Location: Kitchener, ON
Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience
Education: Degree in a Business or technology related field
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: OTTO by Rockwell Automation
About OTTO by Rockwell Automation
OTTO by Rockwell Automation is a global leader in autonomous technology for material handling inside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO by Rockwell Automation was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.
OTTO by Rockwell Automation was acquired by Rockwell Automation effective October 2023. Rockwell is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
About the Job:
The Technical Marketing Manager is the voice of reality for the product. This person will be hands on and understand the capabilities of the product in practical deployment scenarios on its own and relative to the competition and use that knowledge to produce materials that educate the market and inform product planning. The ideal candidate can put on their investigative journalism hat to dig for answers on “how does this really work” and “why does a customer care”, and package that for expression in training videos, whitepapers, reusable demo formats, and live tradeshows.
You may be the ideal candidate if you enjoy
Framing a plan that addresses the technical facets of a robotics tradeshow, then seeing it through to completion.
Implementing trade show demos with visibility to tens of thousands of people live.
Digging for answers by interviewing subject matter experts
Creating concept art, recorded simulations, or live presentations to show off what you’ve learned and why it matters
Sifting through documentation and training content to find gaps and plan what content you could create to fill them
Duties and Responsibilities:
Voice of reality / technical information gathering to inform all strategic planning processes - market analysis, product requirements, and pricing. What is the product good and bad at? Where does it have difficulty? What are our real sustainable differentiators vs. the competition?
Competitive analysis: Synthesize information from analysts, competition, channel and Sales to identify Clearpath’s competitive position including gaps and opportunities for success
Customer / prospect Intelligence: Understand and represent the customer needs and gaps to inform development of tools and assets support the decision making process
Technical marketing: Turn the information gathered into usable guidance for partners, integrators, and customers. Focus is on the intelligence and prescriptive guidance itself, not the polish, presentation, or delivery - others can do that (unless you want to do more of that).
Role requirements:
5+ years of technical marketing experience or transferable technical experience involving robotic systems, manufacturing technology or material handling
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Proven ability to lead indirectly through influence and working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product management
Experience working in fast-paced technology companies with demonstrated experience launching products and services, scale-ups preferred
Proven expertise simplifying complex information and clearly and concisely communicate information verbally and in print
Prior experience with AMRs or ROS are a bonus
What’s in it for you
Leave your mark on a fast growing business in an industry leading technology - self driving robots
Work with technology that makes people’s lives safer and more fulfilling at work
You have an opportunity to show off your work publicly - at Tradeshows, in webinars and on our website
Work life balance - vacation, flexible long weekends, half-day birthdays and wellness days
Competitive salary and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits for you and your family to support your health and wellness
Corporate discounts and Group Insurance (home and auto)
Free snacks to keep you energized during the shift!
Cool company events such as BBQs and other celebrations including occasional food trucks at the facilities
Growth opportunities
Friendly and fun co-workers!
At OTTO by Rockwell Automation, we are committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We hire the best talent regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please contact 1-800-301-3863.
