Advanced Drainage Systems

IT Application Project Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as IT or Business Administration.
  • 5+ years of project management experience with technology or business transformation projects.
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification preferred.
  • Experience in leading complex, enterprise-level IT projects with diverse stakeholders and teams.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle and technology delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technology projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans and schedules.
  • Define project scope and milestones in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional teams to enhance communication and decision-making.
  • Monitor project performance, identifying risks and opportunities for enhancement.
  • Develop strategies for risk mitigation and resolving project issues swiftly.
  • Ensure compliance with project management standards and quality expectations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement savings options with 401k company match and stock purchase plans.
  • Paid parental leave and financial wellness planning resources.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Flexible spending accounts for child care and health expenses.
Full Job Description
Overview

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering technology initiatives that support business strategy and operational objectives. This role oversees project planning, execution, budgeting, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can effectively manage multiple projects, drive cross-functional alignment, and balance strategic priorities with detailed execution.

Primary Job Responsibilities
  • Lead technology projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, budgets, and project documentation.
  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and key milestones in partnership with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making.
  • Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and execute risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies to maintain project health and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with established project management methodologies, governance standards, security requirements, and quality expectations.
  • Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, vendors, and technology teams to support successful project execution.
  • Support organizational change management, end-user readiness, training, and adoption activities.
  • Maintain visibility into the broader portfolio and program landscape while effectively managing detailed project activities.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and accountability.
Job Skills
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to build relationships, navigate conflict, and drive alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Knowledge of project governance, project lifecycle management, and stage-gate methodologies.
  • Understanding of IT strategy, business processes, and technology implementation best practices.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and technology delivery frameworks.
  • Experience working within Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as ServiceNow, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with detailed execution and follow-through.
Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Preferred Experience
  • 5+ years of project management experience leading technology or business transformation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-level IT projects involving multiple stakeholders, teams, and business functions.
  • Experience leading ERP, CRM, or enterprise application implementations, upgrades, or integrations, including platforms such as Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, or similar solutions.
  • Experience managing cloud-based implementations, custom software development projects, and large-scale technology deployments.
  • Experience utilizing or implementing ServiceNow and related IT service management capabilities.
  • Knowledge of ITIL principles, service management practices, and technology governance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
  • Experience supporting change management, user adoption, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment and perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Occasional travel may be required based on business and project needs

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Company Benefits:

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.

About Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace. Its innovative products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, agriculture and infrastructure applications. The Company has established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging its national sales and distribution platform, overall product breadth and scale and manufacturing excellence.
Learn more about Advanced Drainage Systems
Size
5,635 employees
Market Cap
$6.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+17.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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