Senior Cybersecurity Manager

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. Senior Cybersecurity Manager Organization Summary Tennant employees work to create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Tennant is a company that cares about what it's doing, and the sustainability of its products, and works every day to develop new solutions that clean exceptionally well, but don't damage the environment. Employees of Tennant Company work with a spirit of Stewardship. Very simply, Stewardship is a filter for our actions and decision‑making, as we strive to leave things in better condition than when we found them. Position Summary Tennant is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Cybersecurity Manager to lead its enterprise cybersecurity program. This role has responsibility for defining, executing, and continuously improving the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and operational capabilities to protect Tennant’s information systems, networks and data from evolving cyber threats. The Senior Cybersecurity Manager is a trusted leader and advisor who partners closely with IT leadership, risk management, business continuity teams and other stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity is effectively aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, enterprise‑wide cybersecurity strategy and roadmap. Oversee cybersecurity operations to safeguard organizational assets, systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, breaches, and unauthorized access. Track, monitor, and report on the status and effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives and controls. Regularly communicate cybersecurity strategy, risks, progress, and issues to senior IT leadership and key stakeholders. Collaborate with IT, risk management, and business continuity teams to ensure coordinated and effective security practices across the organization. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to ensure continuous improvement of Tennant’s cybersecurity posture. Build and revitalize governance programs to establish clear security oversight and accountability. Closed audit findings within resistant or complex organizational environments through persistence, influence, and structured remediation. Implement and maintain exception‑management frameworks to ensure consistent, risk‑based decision‑making. Establish formal risk‑acceptance processes aligned with organizational tolerance and regulatory expectations. Expectations Acts as the primary owner of the cybersecurity program, with accountability for outcomes and risk reduction. Operates with enterprise‑wide influence, balancing security, business enablement and operational resilience. Serves as a senior point of escalation for significant cybersecurity risks and incidents. Shapes long‑term cybersecurity strategy in partnership with senior IT leadership. Navigate complex organizational environments with persistence, influence and structured remediation. Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelors Degree or minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent preferred. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices across enterprise environments. Experience Significant experience leading or managing enterprise cybersecurity programs. Working technical knowledge of CrowdStrike EDR solutions. Experience in MDR and XDR solutions. Familiarity with standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001 or ISA/IEC 62443. Demonstrated success developing and executing cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps. Experience collaborating with senior IT leaders, risk management and business stakeholders. Additional Knowledge & Skills Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to present ideas in business‑friendly and user‑friendly language. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to research project and portfolio management issues and products as required. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment. Ability to facilitate relations between business groups and technology departments. Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $139,400 - $223,200 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. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits! 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. 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