Robotics Senior Product Manager (M/F)
Yamabiko Europe is the Belgian branch of the globally renowned Yamabiko Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. We specialize in outdoor power equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial robotics. Our Robotics division is at the forefront of innovation, developing autonomous solutions such as robotic mowers and range pickers for professional and consumer markets.
Yamabiko Europe is a fast growing company which is part from a Japanese group where respect, quality and self-development are deeply ingrained in our culture.
As we expand our global footprint, we are seeking a Senior Product Manager - Robotics - to lead the strategic development of our robotics product portfolio across the Yamabiko Group.
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The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for defining and executing the global product strategy for Yamabiko’s robotics division. This includes overseeing product lifecycle management, driving innovation, and aligning cross-functional teams across Europe, Japan, and other international markets.
Key responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership
* Define and lead the global product roadmap for robotics, aligning with corporate strategy and market evolution;
* Identify and prioritize strategic opportunities in industrial, agricultural, and consumer robotics;
* Act as the voice of the customer and market within the organization.
Innovation & Development
* Drive innovation through partnerships, modular platform development, and advanced robotics technologies;
* Collaborate on product concept development with R&D and engineering teams to ensure feasibility and scalability.
Market Intelligence & Positioning
* Conduct advanced market analysis, including competitive benchmarking, regulatory trends, and emerging technologies;
* Define unique selling propositions (USPs) and product differentiation strategies;
* Monitor global trends in robotics, automation, and AI integration.
Business Case & Commercialization
* Develop robust business cases for new product initiatives, including ROI, pricing, and go-to-market strategies;
* Support international sales teams with product positioning, training, and launch materials;
* Collaborate with marketing to execute global campaigns and customer engagement programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Interface with Japanese headquarters and international subsidiaries to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing;
* Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and operations;
* Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.
Your Profile
* Master’s degree in Business Engineering or in Business Administration;
* Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, preferably in robotics, remote monitoring solutions, off-highway vehicles or automotive;
* Proven track record of leading successful product and innovations launches;
* Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills;
* Excellent communication and leadership abilities;
* Fluent in English and French, knowledge of any other language is an advantage;
* Experience working in multicultural and international environments;
* Ready to travel frequently.
Geographical scope
We encourage and support flexibility by enabling our employees to work from home for 2 days a week.
Easy reachable by car and public transportation, our office is located in Wavre, 25km south of Brussels.
What do we offer?
* A work-life balance
* An open and nice working atmosphere with colleagues working at a high level of expertise, striving altogether to achieve ambitious objectives
* Strategic leadership role in a fast-growing division
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Opportunities for international travel and collaboration
* A culture rooted in respect, quality, and continuous development