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Location: United States - Eden Prairie, MN

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With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Job Description: 

As an IT Project Manager, you will lead IT Projects following the PMO governance framework.  The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and delivering projects on time, within scope and within budget.   You will be accountable, and will own the success of the entire project from approval to administrative closeout.

Being a highly motivated team leader, who can communicate and influence effectively in a cross-functional environment is essential for success.  The role involves engaging with multi-disciplined team members, executive staff members, business partners, and suppliers.  You must possess the ability to promote collaborative decision-making, provide direction and ensure that the team understands key objectives, tasks and timeframes. You must be able to objectively evaluate and manage risks to project objectives and be comfortable driving difficult discussions and project decisions. The ability to effectively lead through ambiguity and drive towards clarity leveraging PMO Governance processes is critical for success in the role. 

Primary Objectives:  

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and successful delivery of multiple IT Projects for Tennant.
• Ensure that project complies with the PMO governance framework, organizational objectives and quality standards.
• Track and report project performance using key performance indicators, including schedule, budget-to-actuals, issues and risks.   
• Lead cross-functional project teams successfully through the entire life cycle of the project.
• Manage stakeholders' expectations and needs ensuring that the defined project scope, delivers on the key objectives and that the execution is controlled in a way that delivers on stated business value.  
• Execute project Communication Plans per Tennant PMO processes and specific project needs.  
• Actively support and champion the maturation and adoption of the PMO Governance framework.
  

Accountable for:  

• The overall leadership and success of the project. 
• Project performance as measured by defined metrics including Cost, Scope, Schedule and Quality. 
• Building and leading multi-discipline project teams using resources across IT and supporting business functions. 
• Coordinating and managing all project documentation as required by the IT process framework including phase gate review materials and presentations. 
• Developing and managing comprehensive project plans that ensure delivery of stated project objectives and deliver value to Tennant.
• Communicating all aspects of project status, risks, issues and mitigation plans to a diverse stakeholder group (in a manner that is appropriate to stakeholder needs and in accordance with PMO guidelines).
  

Required Skills: 

• Exceptional cross-functional leadership and team building skills. 
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization.  
• Exceptional understanding of project management principles and the project life cycle.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity by applying PMO governance processes to drive clarity and alignment (ensuring successful project execution). 
• Exceptional organizational, planning and management skills using industry standard tools and methods.  
• Exceptional cross-functional perspective including business functions, IT, engineering, marketing, procurement, sales, and service.  
• Knowledge of IT and business process fundamentals.  
  

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.  The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, companypaid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition   

At Tennant Company, we...  

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition. 
Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services. 
Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future.Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.