Senior Product Manager at Pickle Robot

Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, Warehouse Automation, AIIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience, preferably in robotics, automation, or a related field
Proven experience driving end-to-end development of AI-powered products—from early inception to delivery. Experience with warehouse automation or robotics is a strong plus
Proven ability to collaborate with highly technical teams across both software and hardware domains
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex technical information to various stakeholders
Demonstrated success in creating high-quality market requirements, product requirement documents, and technical white papers
Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies and systems like JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
Ability to synthesize data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions—familiarity with tools like Excel, Tableau, or other analytics platforms
Deeply empathetic to customer needs, with a strong ability to translate feedback into actionable insights
Thrives in a cross-functional environment, working with engineering, marketing, sales, and customers to drive results
Willing and able to work in Charleston, MA headquarters at least 3x per week and travel to customer warehouses as required (approximately 25% of the time)

Responsibilities

Define the vision, strategy, and comprehensive roadmaps for Pickle’s physical AI solutions, collaborating closely with hardware/software product managers and engineering leadership
Lead the product development cycle by translating deep market and customer needs into detailed, technically-aligned product requirements that support core business objectives
Ensure successful product outcomes by partnering with highly technical engineering, design, and operations teams to align priorities and execute key deliverables
Engage closely with customers and end-users to gather feedback, test prototypes, and iterate on solutions that solve critical real-world problems. Conduct thorough competitive analysis and monitor industry trends to position Pickle's solutions as industry leaders
Manage the entire product journey for your designated product area, from initial concept development and prototyping through full production, deployment, and end-of-life strategies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementRoboticsMachine LearningPhysical AIWarehouse AutomationProduct RoadmapsCustomer FeedbackCompetitive AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical RequirementsPrototypingProduct Lifecycle

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Product Manager role?

Candidates need 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in robotics, automation, or a related field, plus proven experience driving end-to-end development of AI-powered products and fluency in collaborating with software and hardware teams.

What is the location and travel expectation for this position?

You must be willing and able to work in the Charleston, MA headquarters at least 3 days a week; travel expectations beyond that are not specified.

What tools and methodologies should I be proficient in?

Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms is required, along with strong communication and documentation skills.

What kind of team environment will I be working in?

This role involves thriving in a cross-functional environment, partnering with highly technical engineering, design, operations, marketing, sales, and customer teams to drive results.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Product Manager position?

A strong candidate has 5+ years in product management with AI, robotics, or automation experience, technical fluency across software/hardware, customer-centric empathy, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Pickle Robot

Develops robots for warehouse unloading tasks

About Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot develops robots that help with unloading tasks in warehouse loading docks. Their robots are designed to assist human workers by taking on the physically demanding job of unloading trucks and containers, which helps to reduce physical strain and improve productivity. The robots operate in a way that complements human efforts, making the unloading process more efficient and safer. Unlike many competitors, Pickle Robot focuses specifically on the logistics and e-commerce sectors, offering solutions that can be sold or leased to clients. The company generates revenue through the sale of robotic units, maintenance services, and software licensing, aiming to enhance the efficiency of warehouse operations.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$99.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Healthcare

401k

Snacks and cold brew

Competitive pay

Equity stakes

Risks

Competition from established companies like Boston Dynamics threatens market share.

Supply chain constraints may delay new robot deployments.

Rapid AI advancements could render current offerings obsolete if innovation lags.

Differentiation

Pickle Robot offers low-cost, collaborative robots for e-commerce supply chain automation.

Their robots work alongside humans, reducing physical strain and increasing productivity.

Pickle Robot's focus is on unloading tasks, enhancing efficiency in logistics operations.

Upsides

Recent $50M Series B funding boosts development and market expansion efforts.

Partnership with Yusen Logistics enhances container unloading efficiency and worker safety.

Growing demand for automation in e-commerce logistics supports Pickle Robot's market potential.

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