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Job Description

McKesson is seeking a Project Manager to join our Strategic Planning Team in our headquarters location in Irving/Las Colinas, Texas.

The Project Manager for Strategic Planning & Innovation is responsible for the development/implementation of strategic projects requiring a high degree of department and/or cross-functional coordination within McKesson's Pharmacy & Healthcare Solutions (PHS). This role will provide a single point of contact across the project lifecycle, including design, legal review, implementation, and ongoing evaluation. The Project Manager will oversee/coordinate all aspects of the project, including the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, budgets, and status reports. The Project Manager will interface with key internal & external stakeholders, conduct project meetings and is responsible for project deliverables, including the management and review of vendor work/deliverables as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of leading development process for operational and business-related projects and programs.

• Responsibilities must cover the process from design through implementation, evaluation, and release.

• Developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, budgets, and status reports.

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.

• Interfacing with all areas affected by the project which may include customers, Health Mart internal groups and field resources, client services and various McKesson shared business areas.

• Scheduling and conducting project meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred and will be required within the first year of employment).

Critical Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal/written)

• 2+ Project Management experience

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills needed

• Strong business acumen and ability to be agile and adapt to change while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders in a matrixed environment

• Experience leading large, high visibility teams

• Health Care experience strongly preferred

• Proficiency in building project plans, using tools, such as SMartsheets or Microsoft Project

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates strong ability to lead and execute, mitigating risks (strong problem-solving skills)

•  Experience with visualization reporting tools

• Experience in collaborating with various stakeholders in the development of technical solutions

• Gathering and analyzing aggregate and objective feedback related to environment

• Requires minimal supervision

• Models effective leadership skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

• Remote work environment – Texas, ideally in the Irving, TX area.

• Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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. 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

$83,300 - $138,900

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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