About Palladyne AI

Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN) is an AI software company on a mission to automate physically demanding work that has historically been “too complex to automate.” With more than thirty years of robotics R&D — including during our time under Raytheon — we’ve developed advanced AI and ML software that enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act with human-like intelligence.

Our platforms empower more than 160 models of industrial robots and cobots (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Universal Robots, and more) to perceive real-world variation, maneuver autonomously, and manipulate objects with precision — all with minimal training time, limited data sets, and lower power requirements than traditional solutions.

This technology is already reshaping industries including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure inspection. And we’re just getting started — our roadmap spans UAVs, UGVs, ROVs, and eventually humanoid robotics.

We released the first commercial version of Palladyne IQ in October 2024, followed by Palladyne Pilot in Q1 2025. As we expand commercialization, every new hire plays a critical role in driving adoption, customer success, and organizational scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a Director/Senor Director of Product Marketing to join our product marketing leadership team. In this role, you will work closely with the Vice President of Product Marketing, collaborating on overall product marketing strategy while taking the lead on specific initiatives that drive visibility, adoption, and differentiation for Palladyne AI’s products.

You will be responsible for managing and executing product marketing and partner/channel marketing activities—owning these functions day-to-day while partnering with the VP to ensure alignment with company priorities. You’ll act as a key outbound subject matter expert (SME), collaborating with product management, engineering, sales, and marketing communications to bring our products to market effectively.

This role is a great fit if you are excited to:

• Build and execute go-to-market plans.
• Shape the buyer’s journey across diverse      audiences—executive, technical, operational, and non-technical decision      makers.
• Serve as a connector between teams, helping refine positioning and      messaging, while also being hands-on in campaign and enablement execution.
• Develop the partner and channel marketing function from      the ground up.

This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll contribute directly to product marketing leadership and help establish the foundation for Palladyne AI’s long-term marketing success.

Responsibilities

· Go-to-Market Strategy: Define, launch, and optimize GTM plans for Palladyne Pilot (and Palladyne IQ as needed) across defense, public safety, and commercial sectors.

· Positioning & Messaging: Develop differentiated value propositions and narratives that resonate across executive, technical, and non-technical audiences including end users, operational managers, and procurement decision makers.

· Market Intelligence: Track competitive moves, market shifts, and customer requirements to inform product roadmap and sales strategy.

· Partner & Channel Marketing: Build and lead this function in the near term—creating enablement programs, joint value propositions, and campaigns with key partners.

· Buyer’s Journey Development: Map decision-maker and influencer roles, aligning content and campaigns to each stage.

· Sales Enablement: Create tools, playbooks, and training to support sales effectiveness.

· Cross-functional Leadership: Act as the voice of the customer with product management and engineering.

· Thought Leadership & Lead Generation: Support events, conferences, and analyst relations to elevate Palladyne AI’s market presence and drive leads.

 Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

· 10+ years of progressive product marketing or GTM experience, with at least 5 years in high-tech/software industries.

· Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

· Proven track record of launching and scaling software products; experience in autonomy, robotics, AI, or aerospace/defense preferred.

· Background in marketing to defense and public safety sectors strongly desired; experience marketing into industrial manufacturing a plus.

· Demonstrated ability to work across matrixed, cross-functional teams and thrive in small, agile organizations.

· Comfort with fast-paced, high-growth environments where strategic vision and hands-on execution are equally required.

· MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Work Environment

· Work is performed Monday through Friday with the ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Why Join Us

At Palladyne AI, people aren’t just part of the strategy — they are the strategy. We invest in our team the same way we invest in our technology: with intention, innovation, and long-term impact in mind. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a competitive 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; company-paid life and disability insurance; paid holidays and generous PTO; an employee assistance program; and a suite of voluntary benefits for additional flexibility.

We’re here to support your well-being today while helping you build a stronger, more secure tomorrow — because when our people thrive, our mission accelerates.