Product Manager

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Product Manager for Play, Shade, and Water, you won't just be responsible for playground equipment, you’ll be designing the backdrop for childhood memories. The Product Manager will lead the planning, development, launch, and lifecycle management of playground equipment for the US and Canada —from initial concept through market launch and ongoing optimization. This role bridges customer needs, business objectives, engineering capabilities, and manufacturing realities to deliver safe, compelling, and profitable solutions.

This position focuses on play structures, splash pads and shade products. Success in this role requires strong market insight, cross‑functional leadership, and a deep understanding of product development, safety & compliance, and production efficiency.

VALUES

These values are more than just words on the wall. They guide our decisions and how we support one another.

Innovation

• Encourages creativity and innovation.
• Seeks new knowledge and solicits different perspectives.
• Works comfortably in situations without clear boundaries.
• Embraces change and promotes acceptance of change in others.

Commitment and Passion

• Communicates the department vision, strategic direction and purpose.
• Rallies support behind the vision; inspires and motivates others to share the vision and works towards its achievement.
• Demonstrates an authentic dedication to their employees and the contributions each of them make.

Integrity

• Sets high standards for individuals and teams and communicates their achievements.
• Leads by example – walks the talk during even difficult times. “Acts” each day congruent with what is “said” to be important.
• Generates trust by following through, keeping promises, and respecting individuals.

Teams and Relationships

• Acts as a coach and facilitator to individuals and teams.
• Establishes positive working relationships throughout the organization.
• Sets clear expectations for individuals and groups; monitors as appropriate to meet business objectives.
• Develops strategies to influence others toward department and/or company goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

1. Product Strategy & Insights

• Define and maintain a multi-year roadmap for play, shade, and water lines that aligns with brand goals.
• Conduct deep-dive competitive analysis and market research to identify growth opportunities.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with rep groups to transform field intelligence into a market-leading product roadmap

2. Business Case & Concept Development

• Curate and vet innovative product ideas based on market intelligence.
• Build comprehensive business cases covering market fit, competitive positioning, and margin targets.

3. Requirements & Technical Alignment

• Author product requirements documents to define functional specs, performance requirements, safety and compliance requirements, and KPIs.
• Partner with Design, Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure technical feasibility and production efficiency.
• Establish pricing strategies that balance market value with profitability.

4. Go-to-Market & Launch

• Orchestrate launch strategies and timelines in collaboration with Marketing and the PMO.
• Ensure organizational readiness for all new product introductions.

5. Lifecycle Management

• Monitor post-launch KPIs and synthesize field feedback to drive continuous improvements or cost reductions.
• Manage the full product journey, including line extensions and end-of-life sunsetting.

6. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the central product advocate, unifying Design, Supply Chain, Sales, and IT.
• Balance customer desire with operational reality to deliver products that are safe, innovative, and profitable.