IT Project Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems

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.

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.

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Job :

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: IT

Advanced Drainage Systems

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…