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About Automated Tire, Inc.
Automated Tire (ATI) is a dynamic and ambitious Series-A startup revolutionizing the tire-changing and wheel-balancing industry with cutting-edge robotic technology. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the tire industry and backed by major players in the automotive and tire markets, ATI is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of innovation in automotive robotics. Our passionate and driven team, with a strong background in robotics development and scaling, plays a crucial role in our rapid growth and success. If you’re excited about the future of automotive robotics, this is the place for you!
Our office is located in the vibrant downtown Waltham area, just a five-minute walk from the commuter rail and a variety of delicious local restaurants. We also offer on-site parking, making our location easily accessible and surrounded by amenities.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Staff Product Manager to spearhead the development of our cutting-edge solutions in the automotive robotics industry. As our first product management hire, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product offerings and establishing the foundation for our product strategy and team. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving hardware product success from concept to launch.
Qualifications
- Experience: 7+ years of product management experience with a strong preference for experience in the automotive, robotics, or mechatronics industries.
- Startup Expertise: Proven expertise in guiding a hardware startup from prototype development through MVP launch, and successfully scaling it for market impact.
- Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of hardware product development, including prototyping, testing, and manufacturing processes.
- Customer Focus: Deep understanding of customer needs and pain points, with a proven ability to integrate customer feedback into the product development process.
- Financial Savvy: Understanding of cost structures with the ability to make trade-offs between cost, performance, quality, and time to market.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a knack for interpreting complex data to make informed, strategic product decisions.
- Visionary Leadership: Ability to develop and clearly communicate a product vision that aligns stakeholders and drives execution.
- Communication: Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Entrepreneurial mindset with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Automated Tire, Inc. Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
Waltham, MA, United States, 02453
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