Sr. Manager, Technical PMO
Patterson Companies, Inc. · Minnesota, United States · 2 days ago
Information Technology$139k–$186k/yrFull-time
Date Last Edited: 10/12/2026 11:35:30 AM Job Summary The Senior Manager, IT Program Management Office (PMO) provides leadership to the IT PMO function, establishing, overseeing, and advancing programs. project management practices, governance frameworks, methodologies, performance measures, and reporting standards across the enterprise technology portfolio. This role guides portfolio-level oversight and visibility into priorities, dependencies, and risks. This role evaluates opportunities for process improvement and automation, guiding implementation and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Essential Functions Lead the IT Program Management Office (PMO) by developing and maintaining project management standards, methodologies, templates, and governance practices that enable consistent execution and oversight of technology programs and projectsPartner with stakeholders and leaders to define roadmaps, priorities, and delivery expectations for initiatives spanning multiple teams, systems, and business areas to achieve project milestones, budget commitments, and business objectives Lead portfolio capacity planning, resource forecasting, and prioritization activities to optimize program delivery, balance organizational demand, and support achievement of strategic objectivesEstablish and monitor project management metrics, governance reviews, quality standards, documentation requirements, and performance measures that support effective decision-making, measure process improvements, and drive project deliveryOversee a portfolio of large and complex technology initiatives, including dependencies, risks, resource constraints, and execution trends across multiple technology projects to drive visibility and improve delivery performanceConsolidate and analyze portfolio, program, financial, and performance data and present actionable insights that support executive decision-making and investment prioritizationProvide proactive visibility into key milestones, dependencies, risks, resource constraints, and delivery tradeoffs, enabling timely decision-making and issue resolution to keeps complex initiatives on trackIdentify opportunities to integrate AI and automation across the software development lifecycle, guiding implementation from individual experimentation to repeatable practicesPartner with Security, Legal, Engineering, and other stakeholders to guide implementation of AI tools and emerging technologies to ensure introduction with appropriate standards and guardrailsProvide guidance, training, mentoring, and consultation by mentoring project managers, promoting adoption of standards, and improving project and program management capabilities across the organizationComply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned People Management Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial dutiesEnsures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment. Minimum Requirements 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 Preferred Requirements Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification preferred Skills And Abilities Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple engineering and product teams Strong understanding of software development, technical dependencies, release management, and engineering planning with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional IT initiatives Familiarity with AI and automation, including a practical understanding of how to integrate into engineering workflows Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders of all levels and present complex technical information effectively Strong judgement to challenge priorities, assumptions, and timelines constructively Proven experience improving how organizations operate without introducing unnecessary overhead Physical and Cognitive Demands Communicate/Hearing FrequentlyCommunicate/Talking FrequentlyLearn New Tasks or Concepts FrequentlyMake Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow FrequentlyComplete Tasks Independently ConstantlyMaintain Focus ConstantlyRemember Processes & Procedures ConstantlyStationary Position (Seated) ConstantlyVision ConstantlyHand/Eye Coordination OccasionallyBend RarelyComplete Tasks in a Noisy Environment RarelyFeeling/Grasping/Handling RarelyMove/Traverse RarelyRepetitive Motions Rarely Working Environment Hazards Occasionally Environmental Conditions Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services. Remote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace. Travel Requirements This position requires occasional travel (up to 10%) 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. $139,200.00 - $185,666.67