Sr. Manager, APEX & Guardian Program Management

Why Ansell? At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

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Ansell is looking for a Sr. Manager, APEX & Guardian Program Management to join our team in Iselin, NJ!

In this position you will play a vital role in expanding and integrating the APEX customer engagement program into the Guardian platform and across all Ansell Commercial Units. This role involves evaluating and enhancing APEX’s current model, driving its growth beyond a single unit, and ensuring alignment with commercial goals through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Additionally, the Program Manager supports the Guardian platform by translating stakeholder needs into development plans and analyzing program performance to drive continuous improvement and adoption.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

Flexible and hybrid work model.

A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.

Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

Health Benefits\: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs

401-k plan with company match

Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Summer Friday’s

Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks

Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

What your role will be?

Program Management

Lead integration of the APEX customer engagement program into the Guardian platform, aligning processes, tools, and workflows.

Develop and execute a roadmap to scale APEX from one commercial unit to others, including Industrial and Medical segments.

Oversee daily APEX operations; refine messaging, features, and support to drive customer engagement and program value.

Evaluate current APEX workflows to identify improvements for efficiency, scalability, and user experience.

Track and report on key performance metrics for both APEX and Guardian to ensure continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Serve as liaison across Sales, Marketing, Training, and Category teams to ensure alignment on program goals and execution.

Collect, analyze, and synthesize stakeholder input to inform program updates and feature development.

Communicate program performance, updates, and changes clearly to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Commercial Strategy & Marketing Alignment

Collaborate with Commercial Unit leaders to align APEX objectives with broader business and customer engagement strategies.

Support creation of go-to-market plans for new APEX features and Guardian enhancements in partnership with Marketing and Category teams.

Ensure program positioning and messaging support differentiation in the market.

Technology & Product Development

Work with development teams to ensure timely delivery of APEX and Guardian platform enhancements.

Document user stories, business requirements, and technical inputs to support agile software development.

Support the Sr. Manager, Guardian in translating stakeholder needs into actionable, prioritized feature requirements.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Global Collaboration

Partner with global teams to tailor program strategies to regional needs and cultural differences.

Influence and align cross-functional contributors in a matrixed organization without direct authority.

Promote inclusive collaboration and ensure diverse perspectives are considered in program development and execution.

What will you bring to Ansell?

Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience and education combination.

7+ years of experience in program management, product management, strategic business operations, or commercial leadership

Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.

Experience working within B2B, industrial, or healthcare sectors preferred.

Familiarity with customer engagement platforms or digital service tools is a plus.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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