Senior Project Manager IT - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite café

Complimentary fitness facility

20 hours paid volunteer time

Flexible work arrangements

Summer hours

Job summary

A Minnesota-based company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead application development projects within the eBusiness portfolio. This role involves managing agile processes, facilitating project meetings, and ensuring compliance with PMO standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience in software engineering and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and a hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as Project Manager III.
• 2+ years of professional experience as Project Manager II.
• Experience in software engineering project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage application development projects within the eBusiness portfolio.
• Daily management of agile processes.
• Facilitate project planning meetings.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business or related field

Job description

Senior Project Manager IT - The Toro Company

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Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

The Senior Project Manager will guide a cross‑functional team of individuals who work to elevate capabilities within the Strategic Technologies portfolio. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to ensure initiative objectives are accomplished within the project constraints.

What Will You Do?

• Manage application development projects within the eBusiness portfolio.
• Daily management of agile processes.
• Actively facilitate program increment, sprint planning, daily stand‑up, and retrospective agile meetings.
• Enforce Project Management Office (PMO) and PDLC (Product Development Life Cycle) standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Prepare communications for stakeholders, including project status reports, project time/budget reports, and other project‑related documents.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Ensure quality through quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control techniques.
• Work closely with the end‑users, business technologists, and others to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of The Toro Company's business objectives and industry trends.
• Analyze resource, technology, and business constraints to make clear recommendations for delivering large complex projects.
• Resolve project problems or concerns promptly.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business or related field.
• Project Manager III 5+ years of professional experience.
• Project Manager II 2+ years of professional experience.
• Project management experience in software engineering involving the development and testing of applications is highly desirable.
• Solid project management and agile skillset with the ability to multitask and manage multiple initiatives in a cross‑functional environment.
• Solid understanding of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and deployment management.
• Experience with waterfall, agile, and hybrid project methodologies.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels across a matrix organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Technical understanding in hardware and systems software, as well as experience implementing packages and working with vendors.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage client expectations.
• Gather knowledge and understanding of business to maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.

What Can We Give You?

In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k), and many other great benefits, The Toro Company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!
• Food – Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
• Wellness – The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part‑time has promoted team‑building and flexibility.
• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $95,000 - $138,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.