[Hiring] Global Product Manager, Cobot Solutions @Omron

Role Description

We are seeking to hire an experienced Global Product Manager to join our team. This role will be based at our global headquarters in Pleasanton, California.

The Global Product Manager, Cobot Solutions is responsible for product strategy and overall growth of collaborative robot (cobot) solutions and related application offerings. This role will foster customer-driven innovation throughout the organization, working closely with sales, technical support, engineering, and other functions to strengthen ORT’s position in the rapidly growing cobot market.

The Global Product Manager, Cobot Solutions must be a highly visible and cross-functional leader, developing deep customer insights and translating this “voice of customer” input into a robust go-to-market offering. This role will set the tone and vision for cobot growth initiatives, including:

• Strategy
• Pricing
• Positioning
• Training
• Promotion

This role also plays a key part in shaping Omron’s broader ecosystem strategy for cobots, ensuring seamless integration with complementary technologies such as:

• Vision systems
• End-of-arm tooling
• Autonomous mobile robots

The Global Product Manager will work closely with strategic partners, including Techman, to align product direction, roadmap priorities, and joint go-to-market initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product management for integrated hardware and software systems, preferably within the robotics or automation industries
• Experience in waterfall and agile product development methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Industrial Automation; MBA preferred
• Demonstrated passion for product management with a sense of urgency and drive for results
• Data-driven with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to connect and communicate with stakeholders inside and outside Omron
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Willingness to travel (30–35%)

Requirements

• Ability to develop and “own” a clear and compelling product strategy
• Ability to lead global product initiatives in a fast-paced industrial environment; prior experience in technical sales or application engineering preferred
• Experience launching hardware-based products and associated software or application solutions

Benefits

• Training and Career Development Program
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Community Programs that include activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Programs such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots or Health Screenings
• Education Assistance Program