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We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

The Senior ERP Manager is responsible for deploying overall capabilities (Infrastructure, ERPs and other connected enterprise applications) for our ECM business which is part of our Electrical & Fastening solutions (EFS) business segment. This leader will work in tight collaboration with our Digital team and EFS segment to help integrate ECM into the nVent Digital ecosystem. They will also be working with leaders from Finance and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) on strategic, high-priority initiatives, using innovative technology to drive transformative change.

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Systems thinking: Collaborate with multiple digital and business partner to develop a shared understanding of business capabilities and how the Digital ecosystem can be used to solve business problems.

• ERP + Connected Apps: Develop & implement a multi-year ERP consolidation and modernization roadmap strategy with input from relevant partners. Lead the ERP + connected apps architecture and develop a best-in-class approach towards ERP deployment & cutovers using Agile methodologies.

• Change Management: Collaborate with PMO and business stakeholders to ensure change management is fully integrated into ERP cutovers ensuring zero business disruption. Stakeholder acceptance, communication, and all levels of required training should be effectively implemented.

• Talent : Lead and grow functional analyst and technical development talent ensuring that the teams are right sized by region with up-to-date skills & knowledge to deploy, enhance and operate platforms. Work with PMO to track and lead resource capacity and utilization within the team.

• Operate : Define SLAs around resiliency and security. Prioritize technical launches/patches to ensure the continued stability of the platform & minimize technical debt.

• Innovate & Partner: Own vendor relationship and licensing; optimize vendor ecosystem and invest/divest depending on lifecycle & roadmap. Develop relationships with external service providers to develop flex capacity and/or to optimize support quality/cost. Assess technology trends and develop a “forward thinking” platform roadmap

YOU HAVE:

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Information Systems or Operations research. MBA highly preferred

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• Ideally 10+ years experience with overall IT management -including infrastructure, data, large scale systems deployment such as ERP

• Successfully led at least three large, complex, full-lifecycle system implementations

• At least five years of leadership responsibility leading small to mid-size teams and influencing senior-level management and key collaborators.

• Solid understanding of overall IT landscape especially with modern platforms such as Cloud, API, RPA that can act as velocity enablers.

• Experience at deploying technology within a manufacturing/industrial environment.

• Experienced at leading external consultants and system integrators.

SKILLS:

• Highly organized

• Ability to communicate with clarity and simplicity on technical and non-technical matters spanning from strategy through to execution.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities for self and team.

• Good interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to lead & influence multi-functional and multinational teams.

• Good grasp of Agile delivery

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel 1x a month (including international)

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

• At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

• We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable

• Dedicated to absolute integrity

• Focused on the customer first

• Respectful and team oriented

• Optimistic and energizing

• Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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