Strategy Program Manager

Strategy Program Manager

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.

The Strategy Program Manager is responsible for driving transformation and operational efficiency through successful execution of cross-functional programs, including planning, resourcing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting. This role is accountable for identifying opportunities and their successful implementation to advance key initiatives within the organization using rigorous data analysis, structured problem-solving, business consultation, and market knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to cross-functional strategy and transformation projects from initiation through execution phases
• Contribute to creation and execution of strategic plans, OKR's, and departmental goals
• Support enterprise-wide project portfolio prioritization efforts and develop project evaluation frameworks to support strategic prioritization decisions
• Consult with leaders and business stakeholders to understand business needs, identify future opportunities, and pitch new innovative ideas
• Evaluate documents and data from business stakeholders, market research, and best practices to develop recommendations for continuous improvement and/or growth opportunities and risks
• Identify actionable insights and trends through analysis of internal and external datasets
• Evaluate projects, investments, and strategic initiatives by building robust financial models to quantify business impact
• Keep executive leadership and appropriate committees (e.g., governance, executive steering) informed by creating materials, reports, and presentations
• Identify and implement recommendations for Continuous Improvement initiatives that incorporate market best practices
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular status reports for leaders and executive leadership
• Support business case development and scenario planning by developing detailed market models, segment forecasts, and customer insights to support business case development and scenario planning
• Contribute to the identification of new growth and process improvement areas, including emerging business and function models and innovation platforms
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related area or equivalent education and/or experience
• 3 years of relevant experience with an MBA
• 3 years Experience in management consulting, operations, project coordination, corporate strategy, or business development roles

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

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.

$96,500.00 - $128,700.00

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.