Kodiak is seeking a highly skilled Group Product Manager to drive the development of our Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions across different customer applications. In this role you will both be the directly responsible individual for the full product lifecycle in a specific product area, as well as guide and lead a team of Product Managers with their own lifecycle responsibilities. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth in autonomous systems, product sensibility, business acumen, and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of customer-centric product deployment.
Responsibilities will include:Product strategy & execution
- Execution: Work with the end user and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Commercial) to drive the end-to-end process from needs identification to feature implementation, and remove any blockers to ensure the product is deployed successfully to meet the end user's expectations.
- Product definition: Define requirements to ensure they meet end user needs. Work closely with Engineering to ensure the right product is built.
- Prioritization: Prioritize features and adjust for changes in Kodiak's commercial and competitive context.
- Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs, understand the state of our product readiness, and communicate progress to our customers.
- User feedback: Be the primary voice of the product and the end user, working closely with Kodiak's customers to gain trust and channel feedback to internal teams.
- Travel: 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployments.
People management & leadership
- Team leadership: Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, guiding them through their own product lifecycle responsibilities.
- Communication: Provide clear updates to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams on program progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
What you'll bring:- 10+ years experience working in Product Management, ideally in autonomous vehicles, robotics, operations management, supply chain management, and/or logistics
- Experience managing and developing other Product Managers
- Passion for working with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and create effective solutions
- Comfortable leading strategy & execution in the midst of ambiguity and a dynamic market
- Experience building credibility and strong relationships within engineering and operations teams, and with external stakeholders and customers
- Technical degree or equivalent background in engineering, computer science, or a related field
What we offer:- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salary
in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$240,000-$280,000 USD
