Product Manager - GameTime

Description

Company Overview

We build healthy communities through play, recreation, and outdoor spaces.

GameTime is a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial playgrounds, custom play spaces, and outdoor fitness equipment, dedicated to creating intergenerational, inclusive, and innovative play and fitness experiences. Our products combine research with thoughtful design to create award-winning outdoor spaces for people of all ages and abilities. Since 1929, we have partnered with local and national advocates for play to build healthy, active communities for this generation and the next.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Product Manager to join our dynamic team. The Product Manager will own and manage market categories that contain multiple product lines. The expectation is to oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and drive the development and enhancement of our product lines, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers while aligning with our company's strategic goals. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, product development, project management, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy and Development :

• Develop and execute product strategies that align with GameTime's objectives and market trends.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept ideation to product launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution.
• Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.

2. Product Lifecycle Management :

3. Market Analysis, Category and Pricing Strategy and Competitive Intelligence :

4. Stakeholder Engagement :

5. Product Launch and Continuous Improvement :

Competencies

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Proven experience in product management or related field, preferably in the manufacturing industry. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices related to commercial playground equipment is a plus.

Travel

There will be travel requirements between Chattanooga and Fort Payne, AL as well as training, tradeshows, visiting representatives' office(s) throughout the country, and customer visits. The travel expectation is between 10% and 20%.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), project management tools / platforms (e.g., Asana), and product management software.

Other Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk, sit, talk, and listen, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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