Staff Product Manager

how we work, how we prioritize, and how we develop PMs behind you Who Thrives Here We’ve seen two profiles excel in this kind of environment. You likely see yourself in one of these: The Autonomy-Forward PM You’ve shipped products where hardware and software meet and where software failure has physical consequences. You think in fleet coordination, sensor fusion, and operational reliability. You may have started as an engineer and moved into product because you wanted to own the outcome, not just the component. The AI-Forward PM You’ve worked with ML and AI in production — reinforcement learning, process control, optimization. You know how to bridge the gap between what a model can do and what an operator will actually trust. You’ve translated research into shipped products in high-stakes environments. Don’t fit neatly into one of these? We’re also drawn to people with strong PM fundamentals who’ve operated in complex, high-ambiguity environments — or people from industrial backgrounds (manufacturing, energy, construction, logistics) who have genuine product instincts even if “PM” has never been in your title. Desired

Qualifications Must Have 7+ years of experience in product management, with meaningful time in environments where software intersects with physical systems, industrial operations, or safety-critical applications Demonstrated ability to go deep on technical domains and build credibility with engineers — you’ve earned trust by understanding the work, not just managing it Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous, complex projects with competing constraints Intellectual curiosity about physical systems — you want to understand how the domain works, not treat it as a black box Ability to communicate across a huge range of technical literacy — from PhD engineers and scientists to field operators with no software background Strong product judgment — you prioritize ruthlessly and focus

the team on highest-leverage work

Nice to Have Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or fleet-scale operations Hands-on work with ML-powered products — especially RL, process control, or optimization in production settings Background in industrial software, digital twin systems, or process automation Track record of digital transformation work in traditional industries An engineering or technical degree (not required, but the instincts it builds are valued) Why This Role Most senior PM roles are narrowly scoped — you own one product, one feature set, one customer segment. This role is different. At Mariana, you don’t need to validate product-market fit because we are the market. If you identify a real problem and build a real solution, adoption is a conversation, not a sales cycle. The constraint is building the right thing, not convincing someone to buy it. The number and diversity of problems is unusual: you might work across agentic LLM systems for engineering workflows, RL-based process control, and autonomous fleet optimization in the same quarter. This is not SaaS. This is software that runs mines and refineries. If you’re a strong PM looking for something more substantive than another enterprise software product, we’d love to talk.

Why Join Us? At Mariana Minerals, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You’ll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the tools to innovate, and a culture that values ownership, smart automation, and collaboration. Our culture is built on three principles: Extreme Ownership – We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions. Engineer Out

Requirements, then Automate – We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale. Share Your Legos – We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions. Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply. Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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