Product Manager, Hardware & Communications

Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago.

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Job Overview

Modular's Strategy team is responsible for defining the strategy for our technology ecosystem, our solutions, and our partnerships. As the Product Manager, Hardware & Communications, you will be responsible for prioritizing and supporting the work of multiple product lines and defining the cohesive vison and strategy for the on-board hardware and technology platform on mining machines.  You will work closely with the equipment factory teams and the regions to introduce this technology to the market. You will also work closely with engineering teams to connect business requirements to technical features. 
You'll be tackling tough challenges that require innovative out-of-the-box thinking, an understanding of our customer’s business and operating environment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound business decisions.
If you consider yourself someone who can apply mining domain know-how in an engineering environment and contribute with practical solutions in a dynamic and team-oriented environment, this is a great opportunity to work side by side with some of the biggest innovators in the mining technology industry. 

Travel Requirements

Up to 30% of domestic and international travel

Key Job Responsibilities

Each day will present you with new challenges and opportunities to test and grow your skills.  As a Product Manager, Hardware & Communications with Modular, you’ll be responsible for:

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive hardware and interface product strategy aligned with the company's overall vision and objectives.
• Technical Interface: Review escalated queries and interface between field and development to ensure priorities are managed in a cohesive manner
• Customer Requirements: Work with relevant business units to understand customer needs and industry trends, to inform product development decisions.
• Product Roadmap: Create and manage a clear and prioritized hardware product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.
• Product Development: Collaborate with engineering and design teams to define product specifications, features, and requirements. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, factories, regions, support, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and market launch.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the Engineering team to ensure the highest quality standards for hardware, including testing and validation processes.
• Cost Management: Work with Product Management and Engineering to help manage product development budgets, track expenses, and optimize costs to achieve profitability goals.
• Product Launch: Assist sales and marketing teams to plan and execute product launches, including, pricing strategies, and marketing campaigns.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant industry regulations and certifications, ensuring that products meet all necessary compliance standards. 
• Establishing Komatsu as a mining expert/partner through interactions with vendors, partners and associated Mining Industry bodies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Product Management and/or technical knowledge relevant to mining machines and hardware development.
• A strong background and experience with on-board mining machine hardware and data communications
• Extensive experience in mining is a plus.
• Ability to bridge the knowledge and communicate between application and development teams within the business
• Must have excellent communication and public speaking skills with an ability to demonstrate confidence in material knowledge. 
• Skills and experience in developing and communicating robust business plans with demonstrated success.

Desired Skills

• Associate Degree in Engineering   
• Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively communicate value propositions and sales enablement tools
• Previous product experience preferred
• Ability to effectively influence, mentor, and educate both internal and external stakeholders in a variety of cultures.

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