Senior Product Manager, RushReady at Ecolab in Saint Paul, MN

Senior Product Manager, RushReady Location: USA - Minnesota - Saint Paul Ecolab is looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of technological innovation. In this role, you will serve as the functional product leader for RushReady, driving the product strategy, roadmap, and execution while leveraging cutting-edge AI to create innovative solutions that optimize operations for our customers within the restaurant industry. Our work is transforming how restaurants operate, making them more efficient and sustainable. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU A leadership role with end-to-end ownership of the RushReady product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Opportunity to lead a team of 4 high performing product managers to shape product direction, standards, and ways of working within a fast-growing, high-impact portfolio. Direct influence on enterprise-aligned strategy, customer outcomes, and long-term platform evolution. The agility and creativity of a startup combined with the scale, reach, and stability of a global leader like Ecolab. WHAT YOU WILL DO Product Strategy & Vision Own and articulate the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for RushReady, aligned with go-to-market needs and enterprise platform standards. Translate enterprise and business priorities into a clear, actionable product strategy and roadmap for RushReady. Define what problems to solve and why they matter, leveraging customer insights, data, and sound product judgment in partnership with Customer Success team. Collaborate with Marketing team counterparts to continuously assess market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to keep RushReady differentiated and future-ready. Portfolio & Roadmap Leadership Lead strategic portfolio planning and prioritization, ensuring the right sequencing of initiatives to maximize customer and business impact. Partner with the EVP of Innovation Growth Strategy to own the RushReady product roadmap, balancing near-term commitments with long-term strategic goals. Own product-level trade-off decisions related to scope, sequencing, and customer commitments, escalating where enterprise-level alignment is required. Team & Functional Leadership Serve as the functional product leader for the RushReady product team (2 Product Managers and 2 Associate Product Managers), providing direction, context, and decision frameworks across Product Managers regardless of formal reporting structure. Mentor and coach Product Managers, supporting their growth while ensuring consistent, high-quality product practices. Establish and reinforce product management standards, best practices, and operating rhythms. Foster a culture of strong product discovery, customer obsession, and outcome-oriented delivery. Program Execution & Governance Oversee execution across major initiatives to ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives and enterprise priorities. Lead governance forums, PI planning, and readiness reviews to support informed prioritization and trade-off decisions. Define and monitor key performance indicators and outcomes, adjusting plans as business needs evolve. Communicate product strategy, roadmap, progress, and outcomes clearly to senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Cross-Functional & Enterprise Leadership Orchestrate cross-functional and cross-enterprise execution across Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Go-To-Market, IT, and data/platform partners. Proactively identify and manage dependencies, risks, and resource constraints across workstreams to ensure cohesive delivery. Drive alignment across teams and functions to achieve shared outcomes in a matrixed operating model. Go-To-Market & Growth Enablement Partner closely with Sales and Go-To-Market teams to define launch strategies, activation plans, and sales enablement. Ensure alignment between product delivery timelines, customer readiness, and commercial commitments. Use product performance insights to inform roadmap evolution and continuous improvement. Stay current on industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure RushReady remains competitive and relevant. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 10 years of relevant experience in Product Management, Program Management, or related roles. Demonstrated experience owning product strategy and roadmaps for complex B2B, platform, or enterprise products. Experience influencing senior leaders and driving decisions in complex, matrixed organizations. Strong understanding of modern product management practices, agile delivery, and outcome-based road mapping. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure product success. Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as ADO and Jira. No immigration sponsorship available for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with B2B and/or enterprise SaaS products. Experience owning a product or platform with multiple downstream consumers or workstreams. Familiarity with large-scale data platforms, diverse data sets, and data ingestion pipelines. Experience working in early-stage or rapidly scaling product environments. Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influence skills. Ability to think strategically while guiding teams through day-to-day execution details. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $166,300.00 - $249,600.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click hereto see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 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