What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager, Automation position at Komatsu?
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
The Product Manager for Automation is responsible for the strategic direction, development and launch of autonomous mining products for Komatsu. This role requires a deep understanding of the mining industry, customer needs and market trends. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, sales, marketing and operations teams to deliver innovative dantotsu products, enabling our customers to address challenges related to the safety, scale and complexity of their current and future operations.
- Leads product management activities for one or more products and contributes to a coherent automation strategy across the wider automation and mining strategy teams.
- Works with customers to understand the needs of automation in their businesses.
- Works with the product management & engineering groups of Business Units (BU) within the Komatsu Mining Technology organization to understand the needs of automation and operator assistance technologies for equipment and integrated autonomous products.
- Works with the engineering teams of the Automation Center of Excellence to define feasible technical and commercial pathways to deliver required functionality, and to develop common foundational automation capabilities for Komatsu Mining Technologies.
- Creates and maintains strategies & roadmaps, incorporating Voice-of-Customer in development plans,
- Justifies and initiates development projects, manages the buy/build/partner process,
- Develops collaboration partners, drives market awareness, and manages the lifecycle of products from concept through end-of-life, optimizing profitability and customer value.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field. Extensive equivalent knowledge of mining applications, equipment and technology can be considered instead of a degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in mining, automotive or other similar industries with autonomous applications, with preference for specific knowledge of the types of equipment used in the mining industry.
- Broad knowledge of the mining business on a global basis. Firm grasp of mining industry practices in connection with market trends, new products and services.
- Product lifecycle management with experience in Product Management and a track record of successful product launches and revenue growth.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of autonomous systems and related technologies (e.g. perception and localization, navigation, motion planning and control systems, supervisory systems, digital communication technologies and functional safety).
- Strong leadership and communication skills. Strong presentation skills and ability to present complex concepts to audiences with technical or commercial roles.
- 30% travel, both domestic and international. Travel includes collaboration with customers, distribution, key technology partners and other Komatsu locations.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
