Senior Product & Program Manager (Robotics)
About Botmind
Botmind builds end-to-end robotics solutions that helpsenterprises deploy and operate robots at scale.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior Product & Program Managerto own both product execution and program delivery for Botmind'srobotics platform and deployments. You will translate real-world operational needs into clear product requirements, drive cross-functional delivery across hardware/software/AI/integrations, and keep complex multi-party programs on track.
This role also serves as a key force multiplier to supportthe Chief Product Officer (CPO) in managing the end-to-end product and project lifecycle-ensuring priorities are clear, delivery is predictable, and stakeholders stay aligned.
Key Responsibilities
1) Product Management (Build the right thing)
- Own the product roadmap execution for key platform modules (fleet ops dashboard, job workflows, integrations, alerts, reporting).
- Translate customer/ops needs into PRDs, user journeys, epics/stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements (reliability, security, performance, observability).
- Drive prioritization with clear trade-offs (impact vs effort vs risk), and manage scope through disciplined change control.
2) Program / Delivery Management (Build it right, on time)
- Lead end-to-end delivery across workstreams: software, robotics, site readiness, vendor integrations, QA/testing, rollout.
- Own governance: master plan, milestones, dependencies, RAID log, decision log, release plan, rollout checklist.
- Run cadence using Agile/Scrum practices (planning, grooming, standups, retros, release planning) and ensure delivery predictability.
- Drive readiness for FRC/FAT/UAT/go-live, including test plans, sign-offs, launch criteria, and post-launch stabilization.
- Support CPO/CEO by maintaining a single source of truth across roadmap, delivery plans, risks, and decisions (Jira/Confluence).
- Prepare concise project and product updates: progress, blockers, risks, decisions required, and next steps.
- Facilitate alignment across leadership and teams via decision memos, meeting agendas, action trackers, and follow-ups.
- Ensure initiatives move smoothly through the cycle: discovery definition build test launch iterate, with clear owners and timelines.
- Support project deployment on site.
3) AI & Cross-Functional Project Leadership
- Manage delivery of AI-related projects/features (e.g., video analytics, detection/classification, assistants, automation workflows).
- Work with engineering/data teams to define success metrics, validation approach, deployment constraints, and real-world monitoring.
4) Research / Innovation Program Management (IHL / Research
Institutes)
- Manage joint projects with IHLs and research institutes: milestones, reporting, reviews, deliverables, and alignment to product requirements.
- Translate research outputs into deployable product capabilities and integration plans.
5) Operational Excellence & Documentation
- Create repeatable templates/playbooks (PRDs, test readiness, rollout, handover runbooks, post-mortems).
- Improve delivery quality through structured planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Requirements (Must-have)
- 6-10+years in Product + Program/Project Management (or hybrid roles), delivering B2B/enterprise products.
- Strong experience running Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban).
- Hands-on proficiency with Jira and Confluence (epics/stories, dashboards, roadmaps, documentation).
- Proven track record managing cross-functional delivery with external stakeholders/vendors.
- Strong communication: can write crisp PRDs, decision memos, exec updates.
- First Class Honour in Computer Science, Information Technology related degree
Strongly Preferred
- Experience managing research/innovation projects with IHLs and/or research institutes.
- Experience delivering and operationalizing AI projects across cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with robotics/IoT deployments and integration constraints (site readiness, networking/security, go-live).
Technical Plus Points
- Fluent in Python (debugging, analysis, prototyping validations, log/telemetry analysis).
- Understanding of ROS/ROS2 concepts (nodes/topics/services, navigation stack basics, integration patterns).
