IT Project Manager

Patterson Companies, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager II in California to drive efficient project delivery across multiple domains including SaaS, SAP enhancements, cybersecurity, and infrastructure upgrades.

You will lead medium-sized projects, develop charters, plans, and RAID logs while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs, budget, and schedule alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Project Charters, coordinate kick-off meetings, and align stakeholders on objectives, KPIs, and communication plans.
• Facilitate agile planning with Technical Product Owners to define sprint schedules and go-live timelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with milestones and task assignments and monitor progress.
• Maintain RAID logs, stakeholder analyses, decision trackers, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead cutover and hypercare plans for successful implementation and post-go-live support.
• Deliver status updates via reports, presentations, and meetings across channels.
• Engage with cross-functional teams (EPMO, GDA) to share best practices and address dependencies.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Prepare Project Charters, coordinate kick-off meetings, and align stakeholders on objectives, KPIs, and communication plans
• Facilitate agile planning through collaboration with Technical Product Owners to define sprint schedules and establish go-live timelines
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with milestones and task assignments; monitor progress to ensure timely delivery
• Utilize established methodologies to produce RAID logs, stakeholder analyses, decision trackers, and risk mitigation plans
• Document and communicate budget estimates and actuals from internal and external sources to stakeholders
• Identify potential risks, escalation issues to leadership, and implement mitigation strategies with regular updates
• Deliver consistent project status updates via reports, presentations, and meetings across multiple channels
• Lead the creation and execution of cutover and hypercare plans to support successful implementation
• Conduct retrospectives, share lessons learned, and recommend process enhancements for future projects
• Engage with managers and cross-functional teams (EPMO, GDA) to share best practices, discuss dependencies, and support team goals
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Finance or equivalent education and/or experience
• 3 years of Project Management Experience
• Experience using project management tools and methodologies

Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® - PMBOK® Guide - Project Management Institute (PMI)® Preferred
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance Preferred

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
• Maintain Focus Constantly
• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Vision Constantly
• Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally
• Bend Rarely
• Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely
• Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely
• Move/Traverse Rarely
• Repetitive Motions Rarely

Working Environment

• Hazards Occasions

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. $92,300.00 - $123,100.00 We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees. Benefits include full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. Also included: A 401(k) retirement savings plan with an up to 4% employer match, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours per year for full-time employees, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), educational assistance program, full paid parental and adoption leave, employee assistance program, and an employee discount program.