Product Line Manager - Automation

Company Description

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Job Description

As a Senior Product Line Manager at Vention, you act as product leader for our automation product line (motion controllers, motors and safety ecosystem). You will work closely with hardware program managers and software product managers in order to drive the growth of your product line. This role is externally and commercially oriented, including market research, product vision, product marketing/positioning, and sales enablement. More specifically you will:

• Develop and maintain the high-level roadmap for both Automation
• Maintain competitive benchmarking in terms of new entrants, product offering, and pricing
• Connect with customers to maintain a strong understanding of their needs via discovery calls, on-site visits, and user feedback sessions
• Develop clear market positioning and value proposition for each product
• Advocate for resources and budget, and manage their usage according to the product roadmap
• Define, monitor, and improve relevant metrics for each product
• Interface with stakeholders across the organization (business development, operations, customer success, sales, application engineering, marketing) to ensure commercial excellence of the product
• Create technical marketing/promotional material to grow the revenue of each product (in collaboration with branded marketing team)
• Maintain all customer-facing assets up-to-date, including product pages, public designs, case-study, integration guides, etc.
• Monitor and improve the overall user experience of your product lines, from discovery through delivery and deployment. (ex. quality of connectors in 3D, packaging/unboxing)
• Deliver training and materials to sales, application engineers and customer success to ensure their ability to speak to, sell, and support each product
• Support webinars, marketing campaigns, tradeshows and product launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering (preferred) or Mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial automation products (i.e., PLC, Safety devices, Sensor, Motor drive, etc) and related specifications and compatibility
• 8+ years experience in hardware product management, including exposure to P&L management
• Demonstrated ability to allocate budget and resources to grow a P&L, from new product launches to commercial activities
• Strong project management and risk mitigation mindset, with demonstrated ability to build contingency plans and execute them
• Strong expertise in launching new products from specification development up to production validation
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with quick turnarounds/good time management

Additional Information

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fuelled and ready for your day.
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best.
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Team interview
• Challenge
• Final Interview
• Decision & Offer

‍Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.