Full-Time

Product Manager

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FarmWise

51-200 employees

Precision agriculture and weeding technology provider

Food & Agriculture

Data & Analytics

Hardware

AI & Machine Learning

Mid

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Required Skills

Sales

Public Speaking

Marketing

Requirements

Strong experience in a dynamic product management role
3+ years product management or related industry experience
Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle
High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams
Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills

Responsibilities

Drive the execution of all processes in the product life cycle
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams
Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization

About Us:

At Farmwise, we’re proudly developing AI-powered hardware and software that brings immediate value to our customers. To help us continue expanding our Vulcan robotic weeding offering, we’re looking for an experienced product manager to lead a multidisciplinary development team focused on weeding performance and features. You will work closely with embedded and machine learning engineers to define, test, develop, and refine Vulcan’s ability to bring our customers value where it counts the most, in the field. This Product Manager will be a key contributor to the Intelligent Plant Scanner (IPS) development strategy which is at the core of FarmWise’s system architecture. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for gaps in the current marketplace and an innovative mindset for filling them. This person should have a proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a combined hardware and software product, from conception to release.

Role Objectives:

Analyze customer needs and current market trends to build out a prioritized product roadmap for the Vulcan Implement Experience set of features and functionality.
Work closely with the Customer Success team to build out a roadmap of internal and external tools that ensure the successful operation of Vulcans in the field.
Drive the product and business-planning processes for cross-functional teams
Assess current competitor offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation
Create product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they’re met
Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans

Responsibilities:

Drive the execution of all processes in the product life cycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams
Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong experience in a dynamic product management role
3+ years product management or related industry experience
Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle
High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams
Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills

Preferred Skill and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in product design or engineering
Previous experience with a combined hardware and software product
Proven success as a product developer in a non-managerial role

What we Offer:

Competitive salary & equity
Flexible PTO & 9 company-wide holidays
Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), including FSA and HSA options
401(k) with Company Match
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Annual Learning & Development Stipend

FarmWise

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FarmWise has developed Vulcan, a precision weeding implement powered by the Intelligent Plant Scanner, a sophisticated computer vision system, and machine learning software, enabling sub-inch weeding accuracy and reliable weed control in various lighting conditions. Vulcan comes in single and triple-bed models, offering intra-row weeding without the need for hand crews and providing on and off-the-field support through remote live performance monitoring and a team of mobile mechanics.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$117.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 4%

1 year growth

↑ 25%

2 year growth

↑ 28%

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Unlimited/flexible PTO

9 company-wide holidays

Health Benefits & HSA options

401(k) with Company Match

Company-provided lunches several times a week