Director, Product Management

Sanctuary AI•Vancouver, BC

About The Position

Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking for a Director of Product Management to join our team. This role will lead the product management organization and help shape how our products evolve from early concept to real-world deployment. We are looking for a leader who understands the realities of advanced robotics, automation, and intelligent systems, and who can bring clarity, structure, and direction to a fast-moving engineering environment.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in technology development
A minimum of 7 plus years leading cross functional teams building intelligent hardware systems such as humanoid robots, industrial automation systems, automated machinery, or sensor driven platforms
Must have strong exposure to embedded machine learning, real time AI systems, or intelligent control software
Solid understanding of product development processes and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering development teams
Direct industry experience in robotics, industrial automation, or automated machinery is required
Hands on knowledge of manufacturing considerations, including build readiness, production constraints, and scaling challenges
Strong leadership ability with experience guiding teams toward clear strategic goals
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to work with technical and non technical partners
Strategic mindset with strong analytical problem solving capabilities
Deep understanding of how complex mechatronic or robotic systems are developed, validated, and scaled
Ability to partner closely with engineering teams across software, AI, controls, and hardware
Strong technical fluency and the ability to translate between engineering detail and business direction
Ability to define product strategy in environments with high ambiguity and rapid iteration
Innovative mindset with an applied research orientation
Strong collaboration abilities, influencing without authority, and aligning diverse stakeholders
Positive attitude and willingness to do whatever is required to move the mission forward
Empathetic listener who can navigate conflict with clarity
Bias for action, communication, and proactive leadership
Self driven and comfortable solving problems independently
Mission oriented and passionate about bringing human like intelligence to machines

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to define and execute a long term product strategy and roadmap
Lead, mentor, and support our product management organization, building a high performance and accountable culture
Bring structure to ambiguity and create clear processes that help cross functional teams move quickly
Work closely with engineering, research, and operations to translate requirements into actionable plans
Communicate product vision, priorities, and progress to senior stakeholders
Oversee the end to end product lifecycle, ensuring alignment between product decisions and engineering feasibility
Collaborate deeply with development teams to understand constraints, tradeoffs, and technical direction
Ensure products meet performance expectations across software, controls, mechanical systems, and user experience
Define and track key metrics that measure product success and guide iteration
Drive continuous improvement through data, market insight, and customer feedback
Work cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to bring products to market