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Tennant Company · 2 days ago

Senior Program Manager, Robotics

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $201K/yr

7+ years exp

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to lead complex product development programs for TNC Robotics. The role involves rigorous program leadership and execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and on scope while managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder expectations.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead highly motivated cross-functional product development teams comprised of members from all disciplines, including Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain and Sales

Develop and execute comprehensive product development plans that align with product and departmental strategies

Lead teams through the proper governance processes, ensuring information is available for sound decisions on tradeoffs and risks

Manage stakeholder needs and expectations by effectively facilitating tradeoff decisions

Accountable for the overall schedule and cost performance of the program

Coordinate program documentation required by the product development process, including gate review materials and presentations

Align people, budget, and capacity across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams

Objectively evaluate risks to program objectives

Identify technical, financial, partner, or schedule risks and drive resolution with the core team, escalating as appropriate

Lead the creation, documentation, and implementation of new product development processes and improvements as required

Provide transparent and timely updates to stakeholders and effectively communicate all aspects of program status, including risks/issues threatening program deliverables

Qualification

Product DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipProject ManagementFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementDecision-Making Under PressureTeam BuildingCreative Problem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is required

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals is necessary

Minimum of 7+ years experience in a product development environment

3+ years experience leading cross-functional teams

Strong leadership and team building skills

Ability to effectively lead through ambiguity and promote collaborative decision-making

Proven capability to consistently achieve commitments

Capability to leverage basic financial tools in making project decisions based on ROI and other financial metrics (e.g., NPV, IRR)

Exceptional planning and management skills using industry standard tools and methods

Exceptional cross-functional perspective including engineering, marketing, procurement, sales, and service

Skilled in balancing competing priorities to make informed, timely decisions that uphold program objectives

Knowledge of structured risk identification and mitigation processes that enable proactive course correction

Ability to challenge assumptions, stimulate innovative thinking, and drive the team toward inventive, practical solutions under constraints

Capable of inspiring cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, and gaining alignment among diverse technical and business stakeholders

Ability to synthesize insights from engineering, finance, supply chain, and operations into cohesive, actionable plans

Capable of motivating teams through ambiguity and challenges to sustain high performance and engagement

Preferred

Strong project planning / management experiences are highly desirable

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Company

Tennant Company

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Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry.

Founded in 1870

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tennantrecon.com

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