Komatsu · 1 day ago
Autonomy Product Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKomatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. The Autonomy Product Manager will drive the development, deployment, and adoption of off-highway autonomy hardware and systems, aligning product strategy with customer needs and ensuring long-term success.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and execute the product strategy for Komatsu’s off-highway autonomy hardware and system solutions
Partner with global product management and engineering teams to prioritize features, enhancements, and new capabilities that meet the evolving needs of the North American market
Monitor competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and industry trends to ensure Komatsu’s autonomy offerings remain innovative and differentiated
Act as a trusted advisor to customers and dealers, guiding them through setup, configuration, and operational best practices
Support change management and user adoption strategies that promote safety and operational efficiency
Work closely with dealers, end users, technology partners, and Komatsu teams worldwide to align product capabilities with customer requirements
Communicate product vision and roadmap across internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on priorities
Gather, analyze, and prioritize feedback from customers, dealers, and field operations to identify opportunities for product improvement
Partner with engineering, UX, and support teams to address issues, refine features, and enhance system performance
Ensure customers, dealers, and internal teams have the knowledge and resources needed to fully leverage autonomy systems
Support development of enablement materials that showcase product capabilities and real-world use cases
Provide hands-on product expertise during field trials, customer visits, and system commissioning
Participate in industry events, trade shows, and customer demonstrations to promote Komatsu’s autonomy solutions
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated successful experience (2+yrs) in vehicle autonomous / automation technologies deployment and/or commercialization
Understanding of construction/aggregate/quarry/mining customers business operations and pain points/needs as related to their daily work
University degree (B.S./B.A.) in Engineering/Construction/Mining or other preferred, and/or experience (2+yrs) in construction, quarry, or mining related industries
Skilled at working in a global, distributed team that targets both being fast paced and effective in addressing support needs
Highly organized and efficient time management, especially relating to optimizing daily activity, end user requests, and discrete projects
Preferred
Experience training in technology, automation, or off-highway sectors
Ease in relating to your audience, grasping their perspective, and effectively communicating back to them with understanding & efficiency both
Desire to help others and share knowledge/learnings with both users and colleagues, to maximize the learnings that each support outreach offers
Impressive communication capabilities supported by superior presentation and oral skills desired, including solution proficiency (MS Office, various digital platforms)
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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