Product Manager

About the CompanysmaXtec is shaping the future of global dairy farming together with milk producers. As a pioneer and technological leader in a growing industry, we are committed to making a difference – for people, animals, and the environment. smaXtec is an investment in the future.About the RoleWe are looking for a Product Manager with deep dairy industry experience to own product decisions for the U.S. market. In this role, you will work closely with dairy farmers, internal teams, and leadership to identify real on‑farm problems, translate them into clear product priorities, and shape solutions that deliver measurable value in daily herd management. Your hands‑on understanding of dairy operations will be critical in making strong trade‑offs, influencing product strategy, and ensuring our technology fits the realities of U.S. dairy farming. Role & ResponsibilitiesCustomer Discovery & Insight: Spend significant time with dairy farmers to deeply understand herd management workflows, constraints, and unmet needs, and translate these insights into clear product priorities.Product Strategy & Decision‑Making: Shape product strategy for the U.S. market using hands‑on dairy experience, customer insights, and business context, supporting teams with clear direction and trade‑offs.Commercial Alignment: Partner closely with Sales and Customer Success to ensure product decisions support customer acquisition, adoption, and long‑term retention.Product Enablement: Lead the creation of product messaging and training content grounded in real on‑farm use cases, enabling internal teams and customers to succeed.Market Representation: Act as the voice of the U.S. dairy market in product development, ensuring customer needs and market realities are reflected in prioritization and execution. What You BringRelevant Experience: 3–5 years of experience in product management, sales, or closely related role within dairy, ag-tech, or herd‑management solutions.Deep Dairy Expertise: In‑depth, hands‑on knowledge of dairy operations and herd management, with the ability to apply this experience to product decisions, prioritization, and trade‑offs.Data‑Driven Product Mindset: Comfortable using qualitative and quantitative data (customer feedback, usage metrics, and market signals) to validate assumptions, measure success, and guide product decisions.Clear Communicator: Confident and structured communicator, skilled at aligning cross‑functional teams and managing expectations with internal and external stakeholders.Product‑Minded Strategist: Able to translate customer needs and U.S. dairy market realities into clear product direction that supports company goals.Commercially Savvy: Comfortable presenting product value and partnering with Sales and Customer Success to support adoption and retention, without owning sales targets.Field‑Oriented: Willing to travel up to ~25% to visit dairy customers across the U.S., staying closely connected to real‑world workflows and use cases.What We OfferHigh-Impact Role: Directly influence product success and customer satisfaction.Autonomy & Ownership: Shape your role with the freedom to innovate and lead.Collaborative Team: A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a direct impact.Mission-Driven: Opportunity to work in an international team with a clear mission: better herd health, less effort, and lower costs for dairy farms.Competitive Total Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), broad-based ownership program, and paid time off.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.