Graco is looking to modernize and optimize business applications to enable business/function priorities, enhance efficiency, and achieve operational excellence across the organization through the implementation of new technologies.
Requirements
- 7+ years of overall IT experience with strong domain expertise in implementing enterprise ERP, CRM, Supply chain or manufacturing applications.
- 2+ years of experience with Oracle EBS (R12 or later) or Oracle Fusion SaaS ERP with functional expertise leading the configuration and setups of the applications.
- Expertise in Agile / Scrum methodologies and product management best practices.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage moderately complex, medium to large-scale technology projects with global teams and system integrators.
- Experience with cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
- Ability to support the development of a clear, long-term roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Execute a comprehensive product roadmap for enterprise application platforms at Graco, focusing on business process optimization, automation and the adoption of enterprise solutions to drive operational efficiencies.
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise business applications that align and enable business goals and overarching IT strategy.
- Manage product backlogs, process flows, functional designs, test plans and other deliverables to support solution delivery.
- Support with subject matter expertise the enterprise CRM and/or ERP systems, supply chain and manufacturing applications, and digital experience (DXP) and e-commerce platforms Demonstrate advanced knowledge of business process workflows across Opportunity to Quote to Order, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report, and Hire to Retire business processes
- Lead initiatives to modernize and re-platform applications to the cloud, overseeing integration efforts and ensuring smooth transition between cloud and on-premises applications.
- Analyze and recommend opportunities to improve existing business processes through technology solutions, recommending solutions that enable simplification, globalization, unification, and harmonization of processes across functions and regions.
- Develop and deliver training sessions to drive understanding of how to use core business application platforms and drive adoption.
Other
- This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, fostering trust and collaboration between IT and business leadership.
- Act as liaison between the IT team and the business function. Serve as technology thought leader and advisor for the business, helping to identify and prioritize technology solutions to enable functional strategies.
- Collaborate across the IT function and cross-functional business stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technology requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery of product enhancements.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
