Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.
One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.
Job Description:
The Project Manager II drives efficiency and innovation by managing projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through closure. The Project Manager II independently leads medium-sized projects and may assist on large programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The types of projects may include, but not limited to: SaaS, SAP enhancements, warehouse management improvements, cybersecurity, infrastructure upgrades, and office mergers. The Project Manager II is responsible for the execution of standard project deliverables including: Project Charters, stakeholder analysis, project plans, timelines, budgets, risk/issue/decision trackers, status reports, and retrospectives. The Project Manager II ensures project outcomes align with original Project Charter scope, KPIs, budget and schedule.
Our preference is for this individual to be located within 50 miles of our Corporate Offices in either Mendota Heights, MN or Loveland, CO. This is a Hybrid position and in-person attendance is expected to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connection.
Essential Functions
Assist with preparing and collecting information for Project Charters, organize project kick off and ongoing project meetings, and work with the team to document and approve technical requirements.
Meet with the project’s Executive Sponsor and Business leader to discuss project objectives, value estimates, KPIs, project structure, key stakeholders, project kick-off date, communication preferences, etc.
Work with Technical Product Owners to determine sprint schedule and tentative go-live date.
Create and maintain a detailed project plan that outlines overall key milestones as well as specific tasks for each team/department. Assign tasks and manage progress to completion.
Follow established project methodology when creating project plans, stakeholder analysis, RAID logs, risk mitigation trackers, decision trackers, etc.
Document budget estimates and actuals from internal and external resources. Communicate budget updates to key stakeholders
Identify areas of risk and develop risk mitigation plans. Escalate concerns with leadership then provide progress updates.
Effectively communicate project status to ensure key stakeholders are aware of work accomplished, upcoming work, key milestones, resource constraints, and risks. This could take the form of Steering Committee presentations, weekly status reports, as well as written and verbal updates shared through Teams site, emails, video calls or in-person meetings.
Work with the team to create cutover and hypercare plans. Manage the execution of these plans.
Conduct project retrospectives to share lessons learned. Share improvement recommendations so teams can improve results on future sprints or projects. Ensure project documentation is organized and accessible prior to closing the project.
Meet with manager to discuss new and current projects. Share project concerns, risk mitigation efforts, personal development areas, etc.
Collaborate with colleagues on the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and Governance, Delivery, and Architecture (GDA) team to learn, share best practices, discuss project dependencies and work on our team goals.
Minimum Requirements
3 years of Project Management experience .
Experience using project management tools and methodologies, and a proven ability to develop successful collaborative working relationships with a variety of industries.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, Finance or area of functional responsibility preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience, as well as specific experience dealing with customer service.
At least 3 years of Project Management experience. Experience using project management tools and methodologies, and a proven ability to develop successful collaborative working relationships with a variety of industries.
Ability to effectively communicate with business leaders and collaborate with cross-functional department representatives.
Ability to manage projects of any type (technical and non-technical/business) and projects with international components.
Proven success managing large projects (6-18 months in duration) with many cross-functional teams (Corporate Technologies/IT and business).
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, conflicting priorities and schedules simultaneously, meeting all deadlines.
Ability to manage using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools for meeting summaries, action tracking, and reporting automation to improve productivity.
Strong customer service skills and sense of urgency when responding to internal and external customers.
Attention to detail producing high quality work products.
Take direction from several individuals and be self-directed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong positive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ensure team is effectively collaborating throughout project. Work to resolve any team misalignments or disagreements.
Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking.
The potential compensation range for this role is below.
$90,000 - $125,000
What's In It For You
We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Educational Assistance Program.
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
Patterson Perks Program.
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.
$83,400.00 - $104,200.00EEO StatementPatterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
Top Skills
What We Do
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner.
Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices, and keep them running smoothly.
No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International, Inc. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We are Patterson. We welcome you.
Disability Accommodation
If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the hiring process, you may submit your request to HR by calling 1-866-234-2165 or by email to [email protected]. You can also mail your request to Patterson Companies, Inc. Attn: HR EEO Coordinator, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Information received will be routed to a representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration of your request.
