Project Execution Manager

About the role

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Execution Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of product development and sourcing projects specific to McKesson Brands.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate project meetings, agendas, and documentation (e.g., status reports, action logs)
• Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies and escalate issues as needed
• Maintain project schedules and updates using project management tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project tasks
• Monitor project performance metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Assist in managing project documentation and ensuring compliance with organizational standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to best practices
• Assist with identification of project opportunities and development of business cases for new project ideas

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or project coordination experience acceptable)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred: Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)

Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

CAPM certification or progress toward certification

Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Proactive and self-motivated

About McKesson Medical-Surgical

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS) is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we partner with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S.

Pay

Our Base Pay Range for this position $84,800 - $141,300

In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.