At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

The Development Process Lead role oversees the development lifecycle for Oracle-based applications and ensures the successful implementation of processes that drive efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. This individual will have expertise in Oracle technologies, combined with leadership skills, will play a crucial role in optimizing our application development workflows and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Leadership and Mentorship

+ Lead and guide developers regarding software development lifecycle and processes.

+ Provide process leadership, mentorship, and support to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Development Process Design and Implementation

+ Design and implement an effective and efficient software development process tailored for Oracle applications.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, infrastructure, and operations to align the process.

Process Compliance and Quality Assurance

+ Ensure the team adheres to the established development processes and coding standards.

+ Implement quality assurance measures to maintain the highest level of software quality.

Process Improvement

+ Continuously evaluate the development processes to identify areas for improvement.

+ Introduce process enhancements to increase productivity, optimize resource utilization, and reduce development costs.

Collaboration and Communication

+ Provide development support for all modules within Oracle EBS (E-business Suite)

+ Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and other technical teams to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.

Risk Management

+ Identify potential risks and challenges in the development process and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

+ Ensure the team is prepared to handle unforeseen obstacles and technical issues.

Technology Evaluation and Adoption

+ Stay up to date with the latest Oracle technologies and industry trends.

+ Evaluate and recommend the adoption of relevant tools and technologies to enhance the team’s capabilities.

Reporting and Documentation

+ Prepare regular progress reports, performance metrics, and status updates for management and stakeholders.

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of the development process, best practices, and development-related information.

+ Perform all duties in a manner consistent with ADS’s core values.

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

+ In-depth knowledge of and development experience in Oracle technologies, including Oracle EBS 12.2 or later and Oracle Cloud Applications

+ Strong understanding of and experience in full software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

+ Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

+ Experience in implementing quality assurance measures and adhering to coding standards.

+ Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and problem-solving.

+ 3 years of experience working with offshore vendor development teams

+ Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and propose effective solutions.

+ Experience using source code control systems

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Educational Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience

+ ITIL certification a plus

Preferred Experience:

+ ServiceNow (ITSM, SPM, Projects, etc.)

+ Vendor SLA and Price Negotiations

+ Certification in Oracle Cloud or Oracle EBS

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.

Requisition ID: 2023-15410

External Company Name: Advanced Drainage Systems

External Company URL: http://www.ads-pipe.com/en/

Street: 3455 Mill Run Drive