Robotics Product Manager

Summary

Join Agility Robotics' growing product team as a Product Manager to contribute to the development of Digit, our bipedal mobile manipulator robot. You will define product requirements, prioritize features, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role involves managing the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and supporting customer pilots. You will work with a remote team and need strong communication and analytical skills. Agility Robotics offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive insurance, paid time off, 401k matching, equity, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years as a Product Manager, preferably in robotics, AI, or complex products that combine hardware and software
• Managed the lifecycle of a product from ideation to implementation to post launch adoption
• A strong customer focus for understanding customer needs and translating them into clear, concise, and actionable product requirements
• Strong experience in tactical execution—breaking down high-level goals into detailed, actionable features and managing them through to completion
• Strong experience writing Product Requirement Documents and Jira initiatives/epics for feature definition
• Experience managing a product backlog and iterative software releases
• Analytical skills to quantify impact of features and utilize data for prioritization
• Experience in both traditional waterfall (HW) and Agile development (SW)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment (engineering, design, marketing, operations, sales, etc), and leading without direct authority
• Go to Market experience taking a product through launch strategy, defining value proposition, pricing, and promotion. Experience managing beta engagements

Responsibilities

• Define Product Requirements: Serve as lead owner of product level requirements for the robot (Hardware and on-robot software)
• Work closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for humanoid robot features
• Translate customer and internal needs into clear, actionable technical specifications
• Prioritize Features & Backlog: Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, evaluating trade-offs based on factors such as technical feasibility, customer value, and resource constraints
• Work closely with engineering to ensure priorities are aligned with the overall product strategy
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the key liaison between engineering, design, commercial, and customers, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the product vision and user experience goals
• Facilitate clear communication to keep everyone focused on delivering valuable, customer-driven features
• Customer pilot support and iteration: Ensure that customer pilots are aligned with the roadmap
• Support the iteration process for each release cycle, gathering feedback from beta users to refine and optimize features
• Ensure that the releases meet customer expectations, gather learning, and use them to prioritize future roadmap features
• Product launch: Develop product launch deliverables in collaboration with marketing and commercial teams
• Work with a Remote Team and Department: Collaborate effectively with remote teams and departments across multiple time zones
• Ensure smooth communication, alignment on goals, and effective execution of tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a remote team
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or related industries
• Experience in B2B product management
• Experience working with humanoid robot platforms, or any robotics-related hardware development
• Familiarity with robot software, simulation, and testing platforms
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience using project management tools like Jira or Confluence
• Experience in functional safety and compliance requirements

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Time Off: Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches twice a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles