Product Line Manager

Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.

At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.

We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

Job Description

As a Product Line Manager at Vention, you act as product leader for our Hardware product line (Structural Ecosystem, Workstation and Accessories). You will work closely with Hardware Program Managers and Solution Architects in order to drive the growth of your product line. This role is externally and commercially oriented, including market research, product vision, product marketing/positioning, and sales enablement.

More specifically you will:

• Develop and maintain the high-level roadmap
• Maintain competitive benchmarking in terms of new entrants, product offering, and pricing
• Connect with customers to maintain a strong understanding of their needs via discovery calls, on-site visits, and user feedback sessions
• Develop clear market positioning and value proposition for each product
• Advocate for resources and budget, and manage their usage according to the product roadmap
• Define, monitor, and improve relevant metrics for each product
• Interface with stakeholders across the organization (business development, operations, customer success, sales, application engineering, marketing) to ensure commercial excellence of the product
• Create technical marketing/promotional material to grow the revenue of each product (in collaboration with branded marketing team)
• Maintain all customer-facing assets up-to-date, including product pages, public designs, case- study, integration guides, etc.
• Monitor and improve the overall user experience of your product lines, from discovery through delivery and deployment. (ex. quality of connectors in 3D, packaging/unboxing)
• Deliver training and materials to sales, application engineers and customer success to ensure their ability to speak to, sell, and support each product
• Support webinars, marketing campaigns, tradeshows and product launches

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial automation products and related specifications and compatibility
• 1-3 years experience in hardware product management, including exposure to P&L management
• Demonstrated ability to allocate budget and resources to grow a P&L, from new product launches to commercial activities
• Strong project management and risk mitigation mindset, with demonstrated ability to build contingency plans and execute them
• Experience in launching new products from specification development up to production validation
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with quick turnarounds/good time management

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
• Top-up and benefits for new parents: **** Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Vention’s culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here.