Business Project Manager II

Job Details

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Under general direction of the Director, Business Program Management Office, responsible for participating in the planning, coordination, and execution of non-technical business initiatives to ensure that goals and objectives of projects and deliverables are accomplished within specified timeframes and funding parameters. This individual will work with cross functional teams to manage a variety of projects and participate in the execution of project activities of medium to high complexity. Responsible for supporting company / project objectives and goals, as well as the coordination of all internal and external resources. Participates in continuous improvement of project management methodology. May define and oversee task delivery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinates tasks and assignments which fosters successful project delivery, on time and on budget.
• Ensures trends and inconsistencies in project goals / objectives are clearly identified and impacts to resources, processes and technologies are documented and actioned, as appropriate.
• Promotes and fosters collaboration between key stakeholders, team members and / or vendors to ensure business objectives are met.
• Works closely with project stakeholders to identify and document risks and issues; ensures risk owners determine appropriate strategies to minimize probabilities and / or impacts.
• Actively engages with project sponsors and stakeholders to develop appropriate communication channels; escalates when needed to influence key project decisions.
• Effectively and consistently analyzes ambiguous or difficult situations to bring stakeholders to a unified resolution.
• Actively builds a network of strong stakeholder relationships in order to effectively provide resource recommendations and guidance for future assignments.
• Executes projects utilizing foundational project management methodologies; participates in training opportunities to develop new skills and concepts to continue to improve project management and execution.
• Utilizes internal resources to better understand how assigned projects align with the company mission, vision, purpose, and objectives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What Cencora Offers :

Experience and Educational Requirements :

Normally requires five (5) years of broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree program; requires a minimum of five (5) years related and progressively responsible experience directly in the field of project management. PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP certification or related higher education learning required. Experience in Healthcare or Supply Chain industry preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements :

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions : The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.