IT Program Manager

Company Description

Who we are:

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and smarter place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room — we’re just about everywhere you look.

Companies around the globe trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications, powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2023, Brady employed approximately 5,600 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2023 sales were approximately $1.33 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Job Description

What we need

The IT Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, enterprise-wide technology programs from strategy and planning through execution, implementation, and operational transition across Brady's Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS) division.

This role provides comprehensive leadership across cross-functional technology teams, business functions, external implementation partners, and key stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of strategic IT initiatives.

Working across critical functional areas including ERP (SAP), Commercial & Customer Experience (CCEX), Digital Supply Chain, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data & Analytics, the IT Program Manager establishes program governance, roadmaps, delivery priorities, financial and resource plans, and performance metrics.

The ideal candidate is an experienced technology program leader who can translate strategic business objectives into executable technology solutions while ensuring programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Brady enterprise architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Define, establish, and execute program management governance, operating rhythms, integrated master schedules, and status reporting mechanisms across assigned initiatives.
• Partner with IT leadership, workstream leads, and executive stakeholders to define program scope, deliverables, resource requirements, and budget allocations.
• Drive end-to-end execution across multiple interdependent projects, proactively managing risks, issues, assumptions, and decisions to prevent critical-path bottlenecks.
• Lead technology initiatives across functional areas such as ERP (SAP), Commercial & Customer Experience, Digital Supply Chain, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data & Analytics.
• Manage vendor engagements, Statement of Work (SOW) deliverables, and partner performance, ensuring high delivery quality and contractual adherence.
• Manage program financials, resource plans, and capital expense requirements.
• Facilitate cutover planning, operational handover, business change management, and hypercare support models to ensure sustained adoption following implementation.
• Coordinate with the Integration Management Office (IMO), where applicable, to track milestones, resolve cross-workstream dependencies, and report executive status.
• Ensure alignment with global coding and architecture standards and compliance with Brady IT security, infrastructure, and quality requirements.
• Support Day 1 readiness and stabilization objectives to maintain business continuity across operational sites and business systems.

Qualifications

What you'll need to be successful:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years managing large-scale, complex enterprise programs and multi-workstream technology implementations.
• Proven experience leading enterprise system integrations, carve-outs/separations, or platform transitions within manufacturing, industrial, or technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience across functional areas such as ERP (SAP ECC / S/4HANA), commercial platforms including Salesforce, eCommerce, and portals, Cloud Infrastructure, or Enterprise Data platforms.
• Extensive experience managing external systems integrators, consulting partners, and software vendors against deliverables and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar program budgets, resource models, and capital expense plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across matrixed and multinational global teams.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Professional program or project management certification such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or Agile/Scrum Master.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or technology organizations.
• Experience supporting complex global technology transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and technology governance standards.

Additional Information

At Brady, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, develop their careers, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. If you are passionate about analytics, strategic decision-making, and driving business growth through pricing excellence, we encourage you to apply.