Senior Product Manager

Lead product strategy and category growth for outdoor power equipment through hands-on product management, roadmap execution, and end-to-end lifecycle ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L for assigned product categories (walk behind mowers and string trimmers)
• Contribute to strategy development across opportunity identification and sizing, segmentation, competitive analysis, product positioning, and technology assessment
• Drive an innovation pipeline and product roadmap tied to strategic objectives and quantified market opportunities
• Partner with the team to develop and secure approval for business cases and product requirements/specifications
• Support brand and account teams by helping present new product launches at key customer meetings and events
• Collaborate with Marketing to create sales enablement assets covering category context, users, value propositions, and key differentiators
• Work with Channel Marketing and Operations to support smooth product transitions and effective lifecycle management
• Serve as a subject matter expert in outdoor power equipment and cordless technology
• Coordinate with Marketing, Service, and Sales to deliver end-to-end solutions that complement broader service and dealer programs
• Use direct user feedback and data analytics to improve existing products continuously
• Manage the portfolio for competitiveness, value, and efficiency
• Develop, coach, and mentor product management team members
• Oversee departmental budget, costs, and expenditures

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience
• 7+ years experience in the development and/or management of durable goods
• BA/BS required; MBA or equivalent preferred
• Experience in roles with direct reports preferred
• Proven track record driving go-to-market strategy and effective strategy deployment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus across departments and regions
• Experience working with global cross-functional teams across time zones
• Willingness and ability to confidently demonstrate and use outdoor power equipment
• Spanish language skills a plus

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervise product managers
• Lead teams effectively even when there are no direct reports

Travel

• Travel and/or be in the field with end users up to 40% of the time
• Travel to China is required three or more times per year; must have a passport or be able to obtain one

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous 401(k) match
• Open PTO program
• Hybrid work environment

Location and Work Environment

• Naperville, IL (hybrid)
• When not traveling: expect 3–5 days per week in the office and 0–2 days per week virtually
• Work may include professional office, retail, outdoor, and virtual environments
• North American HQ: one block from I-88 in a LEED-certified facility
• On-site amenities include a gourmet cafe, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces

Salary Range

• $115,000–$145,000 per year + bonus opportunity
• Offers generally fall within the posted range based on skills, experience, and internal equity
• Highly qualified candidates may receive an offer outside the posted range