Associate Product Manager

Job Description

Hybrid in Naperville - 3x a week

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Product Manager to support the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of digital products within the Global Water team. This role will work at the intersection of business and technology, helping drive the development and enhancement of cloud-based software solutions, mobile applications, analytics tools, and customer-facing digital products.

Key Responsibilities Own and support product roadmaps and product lifecycle governance Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams Gather requirements and prioritize product enhancements based on business value Partner with business owners to define product vision, value propositions, and success metrics Drive product development from ideation through launch and ongoing enhancement Collaborate with engineering, business analysts, and delivery teams to ensure successful execution Lead stakeholder communications and provide project status updates Support agile development processes, feature prioritization, and release planning Identify emerging technologies and digital trends that can support business growth Assist with customer-facing digital initiatives and product adoption efforts

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, or Digital Product Delivery Experience building product roadmaps and managing product lifecycles Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences Experience delivering software products from concept through implementation Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Background in digital product development, SaaS, or software applications Experience working with data platforms, cloud technologies, databases, or analytics solutions Familiarity with new product development processes and product discovery Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].