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The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for all the project management needs of a dynamic team, in a hybrid cloud environment across the Enterprise Infrastructure & Technology Platforms portfolio. The ideal candidate will be posses a strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation projects with a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget.   This role requires exceptional leadership, collaboration, and risk mitigation skills, as well as the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. McKesson is looking for a seasoned candidate to support existing projects as well as introduce new practices and processes based on latest trends and market demands. This role will require strong communication, organization, self-learning, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing multiple projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery. 

• Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customer on technical and non-technical matters.

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals. Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the product/program/project on schedule and within budget constraints.

• Work closely with stakeholders, including IT, operations, finance, and external vendors, to ensure project alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

• Manages Risks by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, developing contingency plans as necessary to ensure project success.

• Allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of project teams and materials.

• Responsible and accountable for planning and allocating resources, preparing budgets, implementation, delivery, and monitoring progress of a specific project or several projects within an organization, along with keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle, using various project development and management tools and methodologies.

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

• Drives team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques.

• Responsible for ensuring the Scrum process is understood and the team adheres to Agile theory, practice, and guidelines.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and team building skills, business judgment, and proven expertise in directing the efforts of a technical staff

• Identify, suggest and collaborate with development and product owner on measurable improvements for the team(s)

• Ability to manage the dependencies between team capacity, prioritization, budget, software quality and committed deadlines

• Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and post-project evaluations. 

• Provides executive level communications status reporting.

• Experience working in an environment utilizing current and leading-edge technologies and engineering practices

Minimum requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading complex portfolios

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience

Critical Skills

• Required knowledge and experience managing technical teams.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

  • Collaborative mindset with a customer-focused attitude.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s degree or PMP certification is desirable. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

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

$105,200 - $175,300

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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