Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.The Principal IT Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions within the Enterprise Applications portfolio. This position drives cross-functional planning, integrated execution and implementation of strategic initiatives on the roadmap, while fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels. He/she ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that support and enable Graco’s business objectives and drive operational excellence.What You Will Do at Graco:Solution Delivery LeadershipOwn end-to-end delivery for IT solutions on the Enterprise applications roadmap, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time and within budget, to the highest quality, while aligning with business priorities.Lead delivery workstreams across multiple product and platform teams, collaborating closely with Product Management, Development, Infrastructure, and Data teams to achieve seamless and coordinated execution.Cross-functional Work IntegrationLead cross-functional workstream planning, sequencing, and integration of work across multiple product, platform and business teams.Manage and lead cross-product resource planning to optimize resource availability and utilization for key initiatives within the Enterprise Applications portfolio.Drive delivery with system integrators, technology vendors, and global implementation partners on critical initiatives.Oversee IT environment planning and management to ensure effective utilization of environments across projects and initiatives.Risk and Issue ManagementProactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact delivery, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution while ensuring stakeholders are aware of informed and consulted.Establish and enforce delivery standards, best practices, KPIs and metrics to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across all projects.Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Drive culture of accountability with all team members and stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement by leveraging feedback, lessons learned, and industry best practices to enhance delivery processes and team performance.What You Will Bring to Graco:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.7+ years of experience in IT project, program, or delivery management, preferably within a complex, large-scale, global enterprise application environment.5+ years of experience leading delivery of full-cycle implementations with enterprise CRM and/or ERP systems such as Salesforce or Oracle, supply chain and manufacturing applications, and digital experience (DXP) and e-commerce platforms such as Adobe, CommerceTools, or SAP.Experience leading complex business application modernization projects and cloud migrations for enterprise systems.Proven track record of managing globally diverse cross-functional teams and delivering large-scale, transformative IT roadmaps.Experience with Agile, Scrum, Scrumban, or other modern delivery methodologies.Strong understanding of application development, systems integration, and enterprise architecture principles.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Accelerators:Master’s degree in a relevant field.Experience in the manufacturing industry or other complex, process-driven environments.PMP, ITIL, CSPO, CSM, and/or related certifications.Proven success with cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives.Key CompetenciesStrategic Vision: Ability to develop a clear, long-term roadmap aligned with business goals.Leadership & Collaboration: Proven history of managing cross-functional teams and working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Proactivity: Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.#LI-KE1At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. $108,700.00 - $190,100.00
