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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.

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.

• 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

• Ability to lead an entire project or program of critical importance
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Superior project management and organizational skills
• Use critical thought to decide the extent of engineering and related resources needed for accomplishing objectives of assigned projects/programs
• Thorough understanding and communication of strategic activity and programs
• Provides recommendations for executive-level decision making

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Project Management Certification preferred
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and project management
• Additional accreditations related to technical expertise are a plus

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Health & Welfare 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)*, 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.

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.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

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.