Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Product Manager
US-OH-Hilliard
Job ID: 2025-19162 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Product Management Advanced Drainage Systems
Overview
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 Product Manager to join our team! In this role, you will maximize the profitability and growth of our product lines through market insights and strategic planning. If you are passionate about product management and market analysis, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Define strategic direction for product lines, including target geographies and market segments.
Implement strategies across field sales and other functional resources (procurement, manufacturing, etc.).
Provide technical support for key stakeholders (external and internal).
Gather customer and competitor intelligence related to the market and product portfolio.
Manage pricing, costs, and margins of assigned product segments.
Handle direct sales responsibilities for large opportunities.
Oversee product development efforts, including focus and features.
Lead new product launches.
Prepare business case analyses for new products, interacting with R&D, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
Create and manage marketing campaigns for the product line.
5-10 years in marketing, sales, product management, or customer-facing engineering preferred.
1-3 years in new product launches preferred.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Skills & Competencies
Strong business acumen (sales, finance, operations, etc.).
Excellent communication skills across multiple disciplines.
Project management and product launch experience.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Ability to negotiate successfully.
Team-oriented and self-motivated.
Technical sales experience is a plus.
Experience with sales to DOTs and direct management of large customer projects.
Leadership Competencies
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.
EEO StatementADS 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.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.