Sr. Project Manager (Healthcare Strategic Planning)

Sr. Project Manager

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. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. PM to join our Project Management Office within the Strategy, Marketing, and Operations team. The Sr. PM will support the Director in monitoring the intake of projects, ensuring alignment with FY priorities, helping to assign project manager(s) for support, and monitoring / controlling all PMO projects from initiation through completion. The Sr. PM is expected to play a consultative role, assisting project managers, leaders, and project teams with risk mitigation and action plans, mentoring Project Managers, and leading the most complex projects for the organization. The Sr. PM will possess exceptional communication, organization, and planning skills, as well as strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

General Project Management : Leads teams in the execution of SCS FY priority initiatives; develops and maintains project plans and archives them appropriately; schedules appropriate project meetings and ensures materials are prepared for each (i.e. project plans, RAIDE log, meeting minutes, Steering Committee decks); aligns stakeholders at all levels to progress them through successful implementation of initiatives / projects.

Senior-Level Project Management : Leads the most complex projects within the PMO and anticipates change in order to direct or redirect efforts appropriately. Aligns with key stakeholders on major project decisions, including change management activities and action plans.

Consultative Project Management : Provides subject matter expertise in the development of plans for new products, pilots, business, and collaboration projects; consults regularly with leadership on major decisions of the project (RAIDE); guides PMO team members through risk mitigation and critical path decisions on projects.

Portfolio Management : Supports the Director in maintaining the portfolio of projects for the PMO, including driving the weekly dashboard updates; maintains in-house PMO systems, processes, templates, and trackers to ensure they are up-to-date and closely mirror Project Management Institute (PMI) standards; supports the development of operational improvements and ongoing management of tools for resource forecasting, portfolio visibility, and stakeholder communication.

Team Lead : Acts as the Lead PM for the PMO team; mentors Project Managers on development, especially for those seeking their PMP certification.

Special Projects : Assists Director on priority initiatives where there is high sensitivity of information, or multiple segments / business units involved on the project team which need a higher level of coordination; manages other projects as designated.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience. 4-year degree required. Advanced degree in Health Care Services, Health Care Administration, or MBA preferred, or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Certification :

PMP Certification required or close to completion.

Critical Skills

7+ years of healthcare and / or pharmacy industry experience. 7+ years of project management and process improvement experience. Strong project management experience in developing project plans and proven track record of project management success with projects of various.