Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

About the role

The Senior Project Manager (P4) in Financial Services and Solutions (FSS) at McKesson is a pivotal force in advancing health outcomes for all. You will work on large complex projects, ensuring alignment with key objectives, timeline, issue tracking, and communication of program status. You will also coordinate and manage multiple vendors and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and in accordance with agreed-upon quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of highly complex programs across FSS such as technology implementations, transformations, and divestitures.
• 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 Steering Committee 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: Ability to absorb and process large quantities of disparate information, synthesize quickly, and connect dots across workstreams where appropriate. Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, able 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.

Requirements

• Embrace digital transformation: Demonstrate a strong digital mindset by actively seeking and implementing technological solutions to enhance business processes and drive innovation within the team.
• Diverse and inclusive collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. Build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders from varied backgrounds to drive professional growth and organizational success.
• Strategic and analytical thinking: Exhibit strong business acumen by staying informed about industry trends and aligning projects with broader organizational goals. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and influence positive change.
• Adaptability and growth mindset: Show adaptability in the face of change and a willingness to take on challenges. Continuously seek learning opportunities and demonstrate resilience to maintain high performance and support team dynamics.
• Clear and impactful communication: Communicate complex information clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization. Utilize storytelling to effectively convey ideas and drive key initiatives forward.

Desired Skills

• Experience in large complex projects related to M&A and Divestitures preferred, delivering documentation, prioritization, tracking, and implementation of projects and process changes.
• Keen 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 between specific projects and the key strategic objectives.
• Ability to think through, organize, and lead multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Expert Verbal/Written communication skills in English.

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

Pay

$112,700 - $187,800