U.S. Venture

Sr. Manager-Product, Digital Experience & Partner Engagement

U.S. Venture$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in product management and UX leadership, leading multiple teams
  • Experience in driving digital transformation from legacy systems to self-serve platforms
  • Track record of product and UX strategy achieving measurable business outcomes
  • Background in complex technical or enterprise product environments
  • Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

Responsibilities

  • Own strategic planning for multiple product lines and UX execution
  • Build and scale cross-functional teams of product managers and UX designers
  • Drive alignment between product strategy and broader business strategy
  • Partner with engineering to manage large-scale delivery
  • Coach and mentor product and UX leaders
  • Prioritize integrated customer experiences in product decisions
  • Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous learning

Benefits

  • Support for career development and growth opportunities
  • Inclusive company culture valuing high performance and caring relationships
  • Encouragement of continuous improvement and quality control initiatives
  • Participation in organizational planning and innovation efforts
  • Opportunity to engage with customers and vendors directly, involving some travel
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Manager owns the strategy, direction, and performance of multiple product lines or a large, complex product domain. This role operates at a broad organizational scope, influencing cross-functional priorities and building strong partner relationships across engineering, UX, and key business leaders.

With a focus on enterprise-level impact, this leader collaborates with senior stakeholders to align product strategy with business objectives, drive investment decisions, and ensure delivery of cohesive, high-value customer experiences. The role is accountable for scaling product strategy across multiple teams, balancing short-term execution with long-term vision, and driving outcomes that advance both product and organizational success.

This role will ideally be based in Appleton, WI; may consider candidates outside of Appleton given relevancy of candidate experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Own strategic planning for multiple product lines or a major platform domain, including UX strategy and execution.
  • Build and scale cross-functional teams of product managers, UX designers, and researchers.
  • Drive alignment between product strategy, design direction, and broader business strategy.
  • Partner with engineering leadership to manage delivery at scale.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to both product and UX leaders.
  • Ensure integrated customer experiences are prioritized in product decisions.


Additional Job Responsibilities:
  • Champion a culture of experimentation, measurement, and continuous learning across product and UX.
  • Represent product and design strategy in executive discussions.
  • Optimize resource allocation and portfolio prioritization to maximize value delivery.
  • Support career development and growth of both product and UX team members.
  • Contribute to organizational planning, investment decisions, and experience innovation.
  • Partner with Sales to meet with customers and vendors directly (some travel required).
  • Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
  • Continuously learn and develop self professionally
  • Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
  • 7+ years of product management and UX leadership experience, including leadership of multiple teams and partner-facing/B2B platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience in driving digital transformation, moving from legacy workflows to a self-serve digital platform, including the change-management and enablement to drive adaptation.
  • Proven success leading product and UX strategy that drives measurable business outcomes.
  • Experience in complex technical or enterprise product environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.


Preferred:
  • Experience leading combined product and UX orgs in platform or growth-stage companies.
  • Familiarity with customer experience strategy and design systems at scale.

DIVISION:
Corporate

About U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture is a privately held company that distributes and markets energy, automotive and lubricant products. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. U.S. Venture operates in the wholesale trade industry and has a workforce of over 2000 employees. The company has a strong presence in the Midwest and is one of the largest distributors of petroleum products in the United States. U.S. Venture has a diverse portfolio of products and services that cater to the needs of various industries including automotive, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.
Learn more about U.S. Venture
Size
11,453 employees
Industry
Founded
1951
NASDAQ

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