Kodiak · 1 month ago
Sr Product Manager, Command and Field Operations
Lancaster, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, committed to a safer and more efficient future. The Senior Product Manager will lead the development of software solutions for Command & Field Operations, ensuring tools for real-time operations and fleet efficiency enable the safe and reliable operation of autonomous vehicles.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Be the directly responsible individual (DRI) for the full product lifecycle for your area of responsibility—from user research, through product requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, and feedback
Enable our operations team to maximize the efficiency of our owned & operated, as well as customer-owned self-driving vehicles through a suite of operational tools that enable remote fleet management, routing, monitoring, remote support, and troubleshooting
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
Prioritize features and adjust for changes in Kodiak’s commercial and competitive context
Define requirements to ensure they meet end user needs. Work closely with engineering to ensure the right product is built
Define and track KPIs, understand the state of our product readiness, and communicate progress to our customers
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
Provide clear updates to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams on program progress, risks, and mitigation plans
Visit customer locations to gather detailed feedback from the field, and summarize and present to stakeholders. Periodic travel also required to Kodiak headquarters in Mountain View, CA
Qualification
Required
8+ years experience working in Product Management, ideally in operations management, autonomous vehicles, robotics, supply chain management, and/or logistics
Experience with state-of-the-art web and mobile operations tools and remote monitoring systems
Demonstrated experience deploying software products in operations-intensive environments
Comfortable leading strategy & execution in the midst of ambiguity and a dynamic market
Strong design sensibility and experience working with user experience researchers and interaction designers
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
Preferred
Operations research, industrial engineering, and/or process optimization
Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, or logistics
Working in both a startup and a larger company environment
Benefits
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
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.)
Company
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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