Define vision, strategy, and roadmap for the next-generation MujinController
Lead strategic research into industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in industrial automation and intelligent robotics to guide 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 deliver complex initiatives
Establish and oversee program governance practices to ensure risk management, milestone tracking, and resource allocation
Manage product portfolio from inception to retirement aiming to achieve orders, revenue, and profitability targets
Translate business strategy into differentiated offerings via market segmentation, customer insights, and innovation prioritization
Define and evolve new product portfolios through value analysis and collaboration with R&D for execution
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
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
Benefits
8:45 - 17:45 work hours (with a 60-minute break)
Every Saturday and Sunday
Annual paid leaves
Maternity leave and Childcare leave
Other holidays as defined by the company
Flexible dress code policy
Commuting allowance
Japanese Social Security (Health Insurance, Pension, Labor Insurance)
Monthly team dinner support
Free buffet lunch every workday
Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
High-end coffee machine
Exclusive Employee Gym Access
Salary revision twice a year
Additional bonuses available based on performance
Visa sponsorship
Flight ticket support
Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
Assistance for housing
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
product managementproduct developmentagile methodologiessystems integrationdata analyticsmotion control systemsembedded systems architecturestechnical specificationstest plansnetwork protocols