Principal Technical Product Manager - Oracle Manufacturing & Distribution

Graco•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$111,100 - $194,400•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. This position is currently based at Graco’s Minneapolis office and will transition to the company’s new headquarters in Dayton, Minnesota, in 2027. The Principal Technical Product Manager manages the roadmap, implementation, and operations of technology solutions supporting Graco’s core business functions. The role requires deep understanding of company technologies and business processes and close collaboration with business and technology teams to deliver impactful, scalable solutions aligned with the IT roadmap and business strategy. The position modernizes and optimizes business applications and partners with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that improve efficiency and operational excellence through technology. The role leads enterprise application product management, business relationship management, and techno-functional initiatives. It supports enterprise CRM and/or ERP systems, supply chain and manufacturing applications, and digital experience and e-commerce platforms. The position also leads application modernization and cloud re-platforming, recommends business process improvements, and delivers training to encourage adoption of core platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
At least 7 years of overall IT experience, with strong domain expertise implementing enterprise ERP, CRM, supply chain, or manufacturing applications.
At least 2 years of experience with Oracle EBS R12 or later, or Oracle Fusion SaaS ERP, including functional expertise leading application configuration and setup.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage moderately complex, medium-to-large-scale technology projects with global teams and system integrators.
Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management best practices.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, and candidates working under temporary employment authorization are ineligible.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience in manufacturing or another complex, process-driven environment.
Experience with cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Execute a comprehensive roadmap for enterprise application platforms, focusing on business process optimization, automation, and adoption of enterprise solutions.
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise business applications aligned with business goals and IT strategy.
Manage product backlogs, process flows, functional designs, test plans, and other solution-delivery materials.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across organizational levels, fostering collaboration between IT and business leadership.
Serve as liaison and technology advisor between IT and the business function, identifying and prioritizing technology solutions that support functional strategies.
Collaborate with IT and cross-functional business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technology requirements, prioritize features, and deliver product enhancements.
Provide subject matter expertise for enterprise CRM and/or ERP systems, supply chain and manufacturing applications, and digital experience and e-commerce platforms.
Lead initiatives to modernize and re-platform applications to the cloud, oversee integrations, and support transitions between cloud and on-premises applications.
Analyze and recommend technology-driven improvements to business processes, including simplification, globalization, unification, and harmonization across functions and regions.
Develop and deliver training to improve understanding and adoption of core business application platforms.