Digital Product Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Digital Product Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead the strategy, development, and optimization of customer-facing digital tools and platforms at ADS. This position bridges product management and digital marketing to deliver intuitive, data-driven solutions that enhance customer engagement, support product selection, and drive business growth. If you are passionate about digital transformation, user experience, and cross-functional collaboration, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the strategic roadmap for digital tools and platforms, including Design Tools, Configurators, Part Finders & Calculators.

Collaborate with Marketing to align digital products with brand strategy, campaigns, and customer journey goals.

Partner with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and the Project Resource Center to gather customer insights and translate them into product features.

Lead new product launches and enhancements for digital tools, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.

Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with IT to deliver secure, scalable, and integrated digital solutions.

Develop and monitor KPIs for product adoption, engagement, and ROI.

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and innovation.

Advocate for the Voice of the Customer in all product decisions.

Support digital marketing initiatives through product-related content, automation, and analytics.

Create dashboards and reporting tools to measure performance and inform decision-making.

Facilitate training and enablement for internal stakeholders and customers on digital tools.

Promote a transparent and positive work environment.

Lead and develop the Systems Analyst team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development.

Manage staffing levels and facilitate employee training and progression.

Own the day-to-day operations of the Design Studio team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Product Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

7–10 years of experience in product management, marketing, or related roles.

Minimum of 2 years of management or leadership experience.

Ability to travel up to 10%.

Skills & Competencies

Proven experience in digital product management, preferably in B2B or technical industries.

Strong understanding of UX/CX principles, digital engagement strategies, and marketing automation.

Experience with CMS, CRM (Salesforce preferred), and marketing automation platforms (Pardot preferred).

Skilled in Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Analytical mindset with experience in digital analytics, tagging, attribution, and dashboard development.

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and ability to operate under pressure.

Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.

Experience with digital transformation, customer-facing platforms, and product launches.

Experience leading cross-functional teams in CPQ automation workflows and CAD automation systems.

Familiarity with ADS-specific products and applications.

Experience working within Agile and Scrum frameworks on cross-functional product teams.

Project management experience.

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Regular Full-Time