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Senior Product Manager

Burro is the leading robotics company in the world by number of robots working outdoors in the field with real customers. Our mission is to free people from tedious work and solve the critical labor shortages faced by farmers and others that work outdoors. 


To accomplish our mission, we need a world-class, diverse team where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas. With this in mind, we strive to create a work environment where every employee can be themselves and express their perspective – this enables us to deliver the most creative and innovative solutions to problems our customers face. 


Headquartered in Philadelphia with an office in central California, and backed by top Agtech and autonomy investors, including S2G, Catalyst Investors, Transklink, Cibus, FPrime, Toyota Ventures, FFVC, Xplorer, and Radicle, Burro was created to solve the labor shortages facing farmers using robotics. 


Burros can be described as Disney's Wall-E for agriculture and work outdoors, in a 1.0 format.  They function, today, as computer vision based autonomous ground vehicles for carrying, towing, and scouting, and are designed to lay the base for the fully autonomous future of work outdoors.  We have a growing triple digit fleet deployed in paid commercial use within vineyards, nurseries, berries, and beyond, and demand for our product is accelerating, so we are growing our team. 


We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to provide product, marketing, and business leadership to our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience bringing a technology product to market and a history of working closely with engineering/technical teams.  This role would own the roadmap for Burro’s outdoor-only product category, as well as defining safety related requirements for all of our hardware platforms.


Responsibilities
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify new product opportunities
  • Create and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with the organization's overall strategy and goals
  • Strong ability to negotiate product tradeoffs, product positioning and craft end user messaging. Communicate product vision and strategy to internal and external stakeholders
  • Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and gather user feedback and usage to identify areas of improvement
  • Oversee creation and maintenance of product documentation, training materials, and release notes 
  • Ensure our products comply with all relevant safety standards by conducting risk assessments of all Burro products in use and planned (Ex: HIRA) and driving implementation of countermeasures
  • Stay up to date and be the go-to company thought leader on safety related requirements and best practices


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in product management working with a sophisticated hardware/software product 
  • Experience leading product development lifecycle from concept to launch
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven track record of work effectively with cross-functional teams, including safety and compliance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time


Nice-to-haves
  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • Background in robotics, autonomous mobility, agriculture
  • Experience working in a safety related role
  • Experience with product development software (e.g. Jira)


Perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Early-Stage Equity
  • 401K Plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave


$110,000 - $130,000 a year

RECRUITERS: We are not accepting agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward or submit resumes through our website or to any of our employees directly. Burro is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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What You Should Know About Senior Product Manager, Burro

Burro, the leading robotics company revolutionizing outdoor work, is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Product Manager to join our innovative team in Philadelphia, PA. As we tackle critical labor shortages in agriculture with our cutting-edge robotic solutions, we want someone who shares our vision of making the world a better place through technology. In this role, you will dive deep into understanding customer needs and market trends, shaping the roadmap for our outdoor products while ensuring their compliance with safety standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate product tradeoffs, and craft compelling messages about our products. If you have a knack for analyzing key performance indicators and using that data to drive product success, we would love to hear from you. At Burro, we foster a workplace where every idea counts—your unique perspective will help us deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers. Join us in Philadelphia, where you’ll not only lead product strategy but also grow into a thought leader on safety requirements in our industry. Let’s work together to empower the agricultural workforce of the future with our groundbreaking technology!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Product Manager Role at Burro
What qualifications are required for the Senior Product Manager position at Burro?

Burro requires candidates for the Senior Product Manager role to have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, coupled with 5+ years of experience in product management within a sophisticated hardware/software context. A proven track record of leading the product development lifecycle from concept to launch is vital, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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What is the salary range for the Senior Product Manager position at Burro?

The salary range for the Senior Product Manager role at Burro is between $110,000 and $130,000 per year. This is competitive, particularly within the robotics and technology sectors, and reflects the value we place on experienced professionals who can drive our mission forward.

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