The position reports to the Director of Project Management within Business Enablement.
Project Execution
Lead the planning, execution and successful delivery of highly complex projects across the transformation portfolio such as technology implementations, automations, and process re-designs.
Ensure adherence to project goals, timelines and budget – primarily supporting the business in remaining focused on high priority capabilities and managing scope-creep with a rigorous strategic approach.
Coordinate and manage multiple vendors and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and in accordance with agreed upon quality standards.
Prepare regular project status reports, deliver progress updates to stakeholders, lead SteerCo meetings and maintain project documentation and artifacts as needed.
Manage project budgets, track expenditures and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle by leading the business towards effective prioritization.
Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues that may impact project success.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and best practices, driving efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery.
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and working relationships with various teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Consultation Skills
Keen awareness of the goals and objectives of a program and their connection to overall strategy.
Engage with executive and leadership stakeholders to gain support, influence decision-making and ensure project alignment with organizational priorities.
Build strong relationships with the relevant functional leadership and building in-depth knowledge of the strategic priorities for each functional and understand how they operate.
Ability to absorb and process large quantities of disparate information, synthesize quickly and connect dots across workstreams where appropriate
Support business case development with input from all relevant stakeholders and support the business to present to leadership team for approval.
Strong interpersonal and consulting skills – ability to assess needs, collaborate and deliver practical solutions that drive results; an excellent listener that seeks to understand multiple viewpoints; effective at influencing, facilitating, and problem solving
Build strong and trusting relationships across multiple teams and departments and collaborate with business leaders to execute plans
Change Leadership
Champion for change to ensure adoption of solutions across the organization
Acting a change lead, if one is not assigned on the program
Desired Skills
Experience as a project manager over large, complex, and Enterprise-wide technology implementations
Expert level Project Management understanding and strong financial business acumen
Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and gain commitment at all levels of the organization
Ability to understand and identify the connections and dependencies between specific projects and the key strategic objectives
Ability to think through, organize and assist with leading multiple projects and tasks concurrently
Ability to facilitate and communicate effectively in a hybrid environment
Expert Verbal/written communication skills in English
Additional Skills
Experience supporting matrixed teams and experience supporting projects across functional boundaries
Demonstrated ability to influence with limited authority
Resourceful with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
Degree, certification and experience
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt) and/or Project Management Institute (PMP) certification is a plus.
Employee Benefits
Inclusive work environment
Hybrid work model
Flexible full-time schedule
Comprehensive benefits (including health and dental insurance, retirement savings plans, etc.)
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts on products and services
These benefits are designed to support the well-being and success of McKesson employees, ensuring they have access to the resources and support they need to thrive in their careers and personal lives.
Why McKesson
At McKesson, we foster an inclusive, flexible, and growth‑oriented environment designed to help our people thrive.
Hybrid work model with a flexible full‑time schedule
Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits
Wellness and employee assistance programs
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups and community engagement opportunities
Employee discounts on products and services
These benefits are designed to support your well‑being and success—professionally and personally—so you can bring your best self to work and help advance health outcomes for all.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$140,200 - $233,600
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