Posted:
11/26/2024, 12:38:43 PM
Location(s):
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
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.
The Manager, Commercial Applications, is a strategic leader responsible for steering the development and upkeep of cutting-edge consumer-facing digital solutions. This position involves orchestrating a visionary journey, leading a dynamic team through the strategic planning and execution of digital initiatives that align with the organizational objectives. In addition to fostering innovation, the Manager, Commercial Applications encompasses talent management, leveraging financial acumen, and crafting a roadmap for digital excellence that anticipates future industry trends. The Manager, Commercial Applications is key in shaping Graco's digital narrative and ensuring its continued success in the evolving digital landscape.
What You Will Do at Graco
Project Oversight and Management
Oversee the full software development life cycle, from project initiation to delivery and maintenance.
Optimize resource utilization and explore cost-effective solutions.
Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
Implement and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and testing processes to maintain the quality of our commercial application portfolio.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in web and application development.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, efficient and state-of-the-art application systems are in place and maintained.
Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and scrum master’s to ensure solutions delivered meet the expectations of our business stakeholders.
Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications.
Team Leadership and Financial Management
Lead, mentor, manage, and staff a team of web developers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence.
Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives.
What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
7+ years of system and application development experience
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team; 2+ years of team leadership experience preferred.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Experience with B2B/B2C, e-commerce and or commercial systems development, such as CRM and web frameworks.
Full-stack development technologies, including React, Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.
Experience with Cloud Based Development Platforms such as AWS.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Accelerators
Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.
At 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Website: https://graco.com/
Headquarter Location: Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Employee Count: 101-250
Year Founded: 1975
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Construction ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Project Management