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Senior Manager, Product Management - Integrated Steppers
(Robotics and Automation, Novanta)
Location: Barcelona, Spain or Germany
You will lead the integrated stepper motor product portfolio within Novanta’s Robotics and Automation segment. You will define product direction and work closely with engineering and commercial groups to deliver precision motion solutions used in advanced automation and robotic platforms.
What you will do- Define portfolio strategy and translate it into a roadmap that supports revenue and margin goals.
- Partner with engineering, sales, operations, and marketing to shape product requirements and customer value.
- Use market insight and data to size opportunities and support decision‑making.
- Improve product management processes and ensure consistent portfolio practices.
- Build strong cross‑functional relationships to remove barriers and keep delivery on track.
- MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical leadership role.
- Experience in pricing strategy, product lifecycle management, and agile development.
- Ability to balance technical, commercial, and customer inputs.
- Strong analytical judgment and the ability to draw clear conclusions.
- Experience identifying opportunities and supporting go‑to‑market plans.
Why join us?
End-to-end product ownership
You define strategy, roadmap, pricing, and lifecycle, with clear accountability for revenue and market success.Work on complex, integrated technology
You operate across motion control, robotics, optics, and software, building broad technical and commercial depth.Customer-driven development
Direct engagement with OEMs and integrators shapes real-world solutions, not theoretical products.Positioned in a growing market
Robotics and automation demand continues to expand, offering long-term career relevance and progression.
The Robotics and Automation segment develops motion technologies used in high‑precision industrial and robotic systems. The decisions you lead shape products that customers rely on for accuracy, reliability, and performance in demanding applications.
TravelOccasional domestic and international travel for customer engagement.
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Skills Required
- MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant technical field
- At least 5 years of experience in product management or related technical leadership
- Experience in pricing strategy, product lifecycle management, and agile development
- Ability to balance technical, commercial, and customer inputs
- Strong analytical judgment and ability to draw clear conclusions
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
