IT Project Manager II

Patterson isnt just a place to work its 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 t ypes 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 projects 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 o f 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

Bachelors 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.

$90000 - $125000

Whats 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.

$83400.00 - $104200.00

EEO Statement

Patterson 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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

IT Experience,Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,IT Project Management,Agile,PMBOK,Visio,Waterfall,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,SDLC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 83400 - 104200