Strategy Program Manager

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

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

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
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

Responsibilities

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