Senior Program Manager

Daikin Applied Americas•Plymouth, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied, the world's largest HVAC company and recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join its Digital team. This role involves leading complex, cross-functional digital and technology programs that drive enterprise transformation. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for program strategy, governance, and delivery across various initiatives, including SAP ERP and enterprise solutions, digital platforms, infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and business process transformation. The successful candidate will partner closely with business and Digital leadership to ensure that both SAP-enabled and non-SAP digital investments align with enterprise priorities, are delivered with discipline, and achieve measurable business outcomes. This position is located in Plymouth, MN, with a hybrid work model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience in program and/or portfolio management, leading complex, cross-functional IT or digital transformation programs
Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale technology initiatives with multiple workstreams and senior stakeholder engagement
Strong background in program governance, executive reporting, and value-based delivery
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice To Haves

PMP or PgMP Certification
10+ years of experience leading large digital, IT, or business transformation initiatives, and experience within manufacturing or supply chain environments
Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle), digital platforms, data and analytics, or large-scale systems integration programs
Experience working with SAP system integrators and managing large external delivery partners
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, financial management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

Provide program-level leadership and oversight for enterprise digital initiatives, including SAP RISE, application modernization, enterprise platform enhancements, data and analytics programs, infrastructure and cloud transformations, and system integrations
Serve as a senior leader within the Digital PMO, shaping standards, governance models, and delivery frameworks across the portfolio including SAP delivery methodologies and system integrator oversight
Lead SAP-centric transformation programs including ERP Implementations, upgrades, optimization initiatives, ensuring tight alignment between SAP solutions, business process design, and enterprise digital strategy
Partner with supply chain, operations, finance, and business stakeholders to translate business strategy into SAP enabled capabilities, roadmaps and measurable value outcomes
Act as a trusted partner and primary liaison between executive business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring alignment on vision, scope, timeline, and value realization
Drive program governance and executive reporting, including steering committee facilitation, SAP program health reporting, roadmap reviews, and KPI / benefits tracking
Proactively identify and manage SAP program-level risks, issues, and trade-offs, escalating and resolving in a way that minimizes business disruption
Develop and maintain program documentation, dashboards, and communications, ensuring transparency and consistent messaging across SAP and Digital stakeholders
Ensure all program activities comply with IT security, data governance, regulatory, and architectural standards including SAP architecture and enterprise integration principles
Champion continuous improvement across the Digital PMO by identifying opportunities for standardization, delivery efficiency, and repeatable best practices, including lessons learned after each project phase
Mentor and coach project and program managers, strengthening overall PMO capability and delivery maturity across SAP and digital transformation initiatives

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
PTO
401K match
support for community involvement
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact and shape enterprise digital transformation
Career growth within a company that is passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
The support of an organization that values diverse perspectives, inclusive collaboration, and shared success
Multiple medical insurance plan options
dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
Company provided life insurance
optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
Short term and long-term disability
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees
11 company paid holidays
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
Paid parental leave
tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service