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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 projectobjectives, value estimates, KPIs, project structure, key stakeholders, project kick-off date, communication preferences,etc.

+ Work with Technical Product Owners todeterminesprint schedule and tentative go-live date.

+ Create andmaintaina 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 projectmethodologywhen 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

+ Identifyareas 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 workaccomplished, 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 throughTeamssite, emails, video calls or in-person meetings.

+ Work with the team to create cutover andhypercareplans. 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

+ 3years of Project Management experience .

+ Experience using project management tools andmethodologies, 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,Financeor 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 monthsin duration) with many cross-functional teams (Corporate Technologies/IT and business).

+ Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, conflictingprioritiesand schedules simultaneously, meeting all deadlines.

+ Ability to manage using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

+ ProficiencyinleveragingAI 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 (https://www.pattersoncompanies.com/join-us/)

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 - $104,200.00

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.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.