IT Portfolio Manager - SAP

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

Req Number: 329371

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award‑winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High‑Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $ - $. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 23 paid time off days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

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The Portfolio Manager is a cross‑functional leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic portfolio oversight. This role partners with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define and deliver high‑impact solutions, manage intake and prioritization, and ensure governance across multiple initiatives. The Portfolio Manager authors project documentation and drives continuous improvement while maintaining visibility into portfolio health, compliance, and performance metrics.

This role will also support a large‑scale SAP brownfield transformation, including migration from SAP ECC 617 to SAP S/4

HANA, with significant cross‑functional coordination required across engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, data, testing, and release work streams. A key responsibility will be overseeing the readiness of multiple third‑party integrations that must be assessed, tested, remediated as needed, and transitioned to the AWS cloud as part of the migration.

• Portfolio Strategy &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Define and communicate portfolio strategy and roadmaps, translating business objectives into executable technical plans while resolving cross‑initiative dependencies, conflicts, and trade‑offs.
• Financial & Business Management:
  Develop business cases with measurable KPIs and benefits; manage budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and corrective actions; present financials and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Intake & Prioritization:
  Govern portfolio intake and prioritization, consolidating demand for engineering teams, resolving priority conflicts, and monitoring intake quality and throughput.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance:
  Lead stage‑gate governance for compliance, data security, and regulatory reviews; identify, mitigate, and accelerate risks with clear stakeholder communication.
• Delivery Leadership & Execution:
  Guide solution approach and execution, participate in sprint ceremonies, and communicate project status, risks, and issues to key stakeholders.
• Requirements & Impact…