Sr. Manager, IT Technical Delivery

Pentair

  • Golden Valley, MN
  • $128,500-238,600 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.We have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, IT Technical Delivery, to join our Golden Valley, MN team. You will lead the technical operations of our SAP S/4HANA platform, with a focus on BASIS, ABAP, and Security. This role will oversee both new rollouts and ongoing support for live business units, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and operational stability.You will:
  • Partner with other leaders on the ERP Center of Excellence as well as business stakeholders to align technical capabilities with business needs.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for SAP S/4HANA technical domains including BASIS, ABAP development, Reporting and Security.
  • Lead a global team of internal and external technical experts supporting both implementation of SAP S/4 HANA to new plants, and steady-state operations (support).
  • Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive reporting strategy for SAP S/4HANA, including the development and implementation of reporting tools and processes to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure technical readiness for new S/4HANA rollouts, including system provisioning, transport management, and security design.
  • Oversee the health and performance of SAP landscapes, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance with ITSM practices. Serve as the primary escalation point for technical issues across SAP S/4HANA environments.
  • Ensure all custom developments and technical configurations adhere to enterprise architecture standards and security policies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in system performance, automation, and technical governance.
  • Manage vendor relationships and service delivery for outsourced technical support functions.
  • Provide regular updates and metrics to senior leadership on system health, project readiness, and support performance.
Key Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
  • 12+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 8 years in SAP technical leadership roles.
  • Deep expertise in SAP BASIS administration, ABAP development lifecycle, and SAP security architecture.
  • Proven experience supporting global SAP S/4HANA implementations and operations.
  • Strong understanding of SAP landscape management, transport strategy, and system upgrades.
  • Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, and other monitoring tools.
  • Experience managing hybrid teams across geographies and time zones.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and drive results through influence.
  • SAP certifications in BASIS, ABAP, or Security.
  • Experience with SAP BTP, Fiori, and integration technologies.
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR) as they relate to SAP environments.
Compensation:For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $128500 - $238600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with a demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.Benefits:As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.Equal Opportunity EmployerPentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

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