Robotics Product Manager
Location: Oxford (3 days a week on-site)
We are hiring a Robotics Product Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge robotic systems within a high-impact research and technology organisation. Backed by long-term investment, this initiative is focused on building autonomous laboratories that will drive innovation in agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.
The organisation is developing a network of next-generation physical lab environments, beginning in Oxford with the aim of radically rethinking how science and engineering are done at scale. Robotics is a critical part of that vision, and this role will sit at the core of its delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Own and drive the development of a robotic system, from early-stage design to deployment in a live lab setting.
* Lead the product vision and roadmap for robotic systems, particularly robotic arms designed for physical manipulation.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with experts in orchestration, software engineering, and systems design.
* Make strategic product decisions, including architecture, team composition, and make-vs-buy assessments.
* Operate independently in the early stages and lay the foundations for a future robotics division.
What We’re Looking For
* A hands-on background in robotics – ideally someone who has physically built robots or led teams doing so.
* Experience with robotic arm systems in logistics, automotive, med-tech, or additive manufacturing.
* A strong engineering background – preferably someone who has moved from robotics engineering into product leadership.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across both hardware and software domains.
* Able to progress product development independently in the absence of a full team.
* Familiarity with developing or integrating algorithms on robotic systems is beneficial, though not core to the role.
The Environment
* The role sits within the Autonomous Labs initiative; a programme focused on transforming physical science through automation and robotics.
* You will initially report into senior technical leaders, with the ability to build and lead your own team over time.
* The robotics team is in early development—this is an opportunity to help shape it from the ground up.
* The physical lab space in Oxford is under construction, with a target operational date of 2026.
* The robotics systems being developed will be tested and deployed in these physical lab environments.
Who This Role Is Not For
* This is not a role for someone who has only worked adjacent to robotics or focused solely on software for robotic systems.
* We’re not looking for a data scientist-turned-product-manager or someone who packages data products as AI. This role demands deep technical and physical product understanding.
* If you're an engineer-turned-product-leader with a passion for building real-world robotics, and you want to drive something with genuine scale and societal impact, we’d like to hear from you.
Package & benefits
* Salaries are base + bonus discussed on a case by case basis. However, they can pay very well as they are looking to build an exceptional team (they are not constrained by typical wage structures in the UK)
* Benefits – fully paid for travel, flexi hours, private medical cover, pension, top training from around the world, working with exceptional talent ex- DeepMind, Meta, Amazon etc.
Please apply ASAP for immediate consideration.