Group Product Manager

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. Kodiak is seeking a highly skilled Group Product Manager to drive the development of our Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions across different customer applications. In this role you will both be the directly responsible individual for the full product lifecycle in a specific product area, as well as guide and lead a team of Product Managers with their own lifecycle responsibilities. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth in autonomous systems, product sensibility, business acumen, and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of customer-centric product deployment. Responsibilities will include: Product strategy & execution Execution: Work with the end user and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Commercial) to drive the end-to-end process from needs identification to feature implementation, and remove any blockers to ensure the product is deployed successfully to meet the end user’s expectations. Product definition: Define requirements to ensure they meet end user needs. Work closely with Engineering to ensure the right product is built. Prioritization: Prioritize features and adjust for changes in Kodiak’s commercial and competitive context. Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs, understand the state of our product readiness, and communicate progress to our customers. User feedback: Be the primary voice of the product and the end user, working closely with Kodiak’s customers to gain trust and channel feedback to internal teams. Travel: 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployments. People management & leadership Team leadership: Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, guiding them through their own product lifecycle responsibilities. Communication: Provide clear updates to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams on program progress, risks, and mitigation plans. What you’ll bring: 10+ years experience working in Product Management, ideally in autonomous vehicles, robotics, operations management, supply chain management, and/or logistics Experience managing and developing other Product Managers Passion for working with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and create effective solutions Comfortable leading strategy & execution in the midst of ambiguity and a dynamic market Experience building credibility and strong relationships within engineering and operations teams, and with external stakeholders and customers Technical degree or equivalent background in engineering, computer science, or a related field What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) The pay range listed below reflects the bas