What Innovation Technologies contributes to Cardinal Health

Commercial Technologies manages the enterprise's portfolio of commercial technologies to maximize the business value of the technologies and enhance the customer experience. This function creates strategies for the portfolio and innovative solutions based on relationships with business leaders, develops back-end solutions and capabilities, and improves the front-end experience.

Innovation Technologies consults commercial teams on opportunities to leverage innovative commercial technologies to achieve business objectives and activate new capabilities. Applying expert knowledge of market-leading solutions, this job family partners with business leaders, assesses opportunities for innovation and initiates the implementation of solutions leveraging Commercial Technologies teams.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead and manage the Navista application portfolio. This role will oversee a broad set of applications, providing end-to-end visibility into Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), supporting application integrations, and driving the stabilization and growth of Navista applications. The consultant will also champion transformation initiatives with a long-term view aligned to the MSO business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and optimization of 150+ Ion legacy applications and Navista technology solutions, serving as the strategic and technical point of contact across the application portfolio.
• Develop TCO and Renewal and Maintenance (R&M) cost models for Practices, Navista, and MSO; provide financial insights and strategic guidance to leadership and the Finance team.
• Manage vendor contracts, licensing, and negotiations in collaboration with the Procurement team.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including RFPs and ARBs, and support the operationalization of selected solutions.
• Partner with Finance to forecast costs and align technology investments with business priorities.
• Act as the primary contact for the application portfolio, supporting licensing, procurement, forecasting, and vendor engagement.
• Design and implement the Tier 4 application support framework across all Navista applications.
• Drive application portfolio initiatives, including consolidation, rationalization, and transformation projects.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and design sessions to align system capabilities and ensure interoperability.
• Serve as a Technology Solution Owner for application buy, build, or integration efforts, working closely with Product, Data, Tech, and Service Ops teams.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in application portfolio/program management, enterprise systems, and operational excellence methodologies, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience in MSO (Management Services Organization) environments or healthcare technology is highly preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles and IT governance frameworks.
• Proven expertise in managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and aligning technology investments with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, including integration, support, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across product, technology, finance, and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale application consolidation, rationalization, or modernization projects.
• Excellent vendor management skills, including contract negotiation, licensing, and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $176,300

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/20/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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