Sr. Manager-Product, Digital Experience & Partner Engagement

POSITION SUMMARYThe 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

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1,  CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.

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