Project Manager - IT

Tennant Company•Eden Prairie, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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).