Project Manager III
About The Position
Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in managing complex product development projects to support the Storage Category. This role oversees initiatives from planning through delivery, coordinating research and design activities, and driving strategic programs with organizational impact. The Senior Project Manager will lead large cross-functional programs, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, and build strong relationships to resolve challenges. The position involves developing recommendations, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes. Success requires superior communication, project management, and organizational skills, along with representing the organization in key professional settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and project management
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Certification preferred
- Additional accreditations related to technical expertise are a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead one or more large, complex projects or programs through all stages, from scoping to execution in the market
- Make authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the organization
- Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive programs and activities of major consequence
- Develop cross-functionally aligned recommendations for executive-level decision-making.
- Lead the evaluation, prioritization, and performance of programs to align strategic priorities
- Build extensive stakeholder relationships to drive effective escalation and remove barriers.
- Effectively manage project schedules, scope, budget, and resources to deliver on-time, high-quality projects
- Representing the organization at important functions or conferences, including media interviews as required
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans
- Telemedicine (with medical plan)
- High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Virtual physical therapy
- An employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
- 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)
- Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
