Senior Manager, Technical PMO

Patterson Companies, Inc.

. Lead the IT Program Management Office by developing and maintaining project management standards, methodologies, templates, and governance practices .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $139,200 - $185,667 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading IT Program Management Offices by establishing project management standards, methodologies, and governance practices while effectively managing complex technology initiatives and integrating AI and automation into workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Leadership ExperienceAgile MethodologiesSoftware Development LifecycleAI Integration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram ManagementPortfolio Capacity PlanningResource ForecastingGovernance PracticesPerformance MetricsTechnical DependenciesRelease ManagementEngineering PlanningData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong JudgmentMentoringStakeholder InfluenceConstructive Challenge

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile CertificationScrum Certification

Industry Keywords

IT Program Management OfficeGovernance ReviewsQuality StandardsEthical Business PracticesOrganizational Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the IT Program Management Office by developing and maintaining project management standards, methodologies, templates, and governance practices
Partner with stakeholders and leaders to define roadmaps, priorities, and delivery expectations across multiple teams, systems, and business areas
Lead portfolio capacity planning, resource forecasting, and prioritization activities
Establish and monitor project management metrics, governance reviews, quality standards, documentation requirements, and performance measures
Oversee large and complex technology initiatives, including dependencies, risks, resource constraints, and execution trends
Consolidate and analyze portfolio, program, financial, and performance data and present actionable insights to executives
Provide visibility into milestones, dependencies, risks, resource constraints, and delivery tradeoffs
Identify opportunities to integrate AI and automation across the software development lifecycle and guide implementation
Partner with Security, Legal, Engineering, and other stakeholders on AI tools and emerging technologies with appropriate standards and guardrails
Provide guidance, training, mentoring, and consultation to project managers and improve organizational project and program management capabilities
Manage direct reports, including staffing, development, performance management, and goal setting
Ensure direct reports follow ethical business practices and the Company's Code of Conduct
Comply with company and department policies and perform other duties as assigned
Travel occasionally, up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
8 years of project management, program management, PMO, or related experience
3 years of leadership or people management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification preferred
Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple engineering and product teams
Strong understanding of software development, technical dependencies, release management, and engineering planning
Familiarity with AI and automation, including practical understanding of integrating them into engineering workflows
Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels and present complex technical information effectively
Strong judgment to challenge priorities, assumptions, and timelines constructively
Proven experience improving organizational operations without introducing unnecessary overhead
Occasional travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for eligible employees