Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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Senior Project Manager (P4)

FSS Overview: Are you ready to be a pivotal force in Advancing Health Outcomes For All®? Join the Financial Services and Solutions (FSS) organization, where our focus is being a strategic business partner who creates value, provides efficiency, and ensures compliance for McKesson.  In FSS, you'll gain exposure to all McKesson businesses while growing as a Sr. Project Manager, fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Our high employee engagement scores reflect a vibrant and diverse workplace where your contributions have a tangible impact on the enterprise. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth, FSS is the place for you. Join us and energize your career with endless opportunities!

The right candidate to join our FSS team can demonstrate the following competencies: embrace digital transformation, diverse and inclusive collaboration, strategic and analytical thinking, adaptability and growth mindset, and clear and impactful communication.

We are looking for a results-oriented individual to join our team as a Sr. project manager supporting large complex projects.  You will work to ensure alignment with key objectives, timeline, issue tracking, and communication of program status.

Project Execution

• 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 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

• Ability to absorb and process large quantities of disparate information, synthesize quickly and connect dots across workstreams where appropriate
• 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
• Ability to tailor communication style to work well with stakeholders at all levels in the organization
• Assist with building strong and trusting relationships across multiple teams and departments and collaborate with business leaders to execute plans

Critical Skills

• 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
• Ability to facilitate and communicate effectively in a hybrid environment
• Expert Verbal/written communication skills in English

Degree, certification and experience

• Degree, or equivalent, typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience
• Project Management Institute (PMP) and/or Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt) 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.

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

$112,700 - $187,800

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