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 Commercial Applications Manager 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 role encompasses talent management, leveraging financial acumen, and crafting a roadmap for digital excellence that anticipates future industry trends. This person is key in shaping Graco's digital narrative and ensuring its continued success in the evolving digital landscape. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of web developers in the design, construction, testing and implementation of multiple, concurrent, large-system initiatives. 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 masters to ensure solutions delivered meet the expectations of our business stakeholders. Oversee the full software development life cycle, from project initiation to delivery and maintenance. Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development opportunities for team members. Implement and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and testing processes to maintain the quality of our commercial application portfolio. Optimize resource utilization and explore cost-effective solutions. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in software development practices. Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in web and application development. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering or related field 10 years of system and application development experience, with at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/managerial role 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 organizations Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to develop and manage a team to drive results Power to Be At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms. 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. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.