Principal It Program Manager

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Current Need
We are recruiting for a Principal IT Program Manager to join our team.
Las Colinas is preferred. Will consider other MT, Business Unit Hubs or Remote for qualified candidates

We are currently seeking a Program Manager to develop processes and structure to assist with prioritization and visibility to strategic initiatives, driving and facilitating teams, and assisting with the sharing of project management best practices and tools across the PSAS Organization. This person will maintain the portfolio view of all projects assigned as well as lead and facilitate the execution of specific key projects and initiatives. The Program Manager is expected to meet established project goals while maintaining internal customer satisfaction. The Program Manager will be responsible for helping to build, manage, and execute projects in the areas of product operations, product execution, and product transformation; assuring project alignment to goals, and communicating the story of the initiative in a way that motivates the team and our customers to achieve the desired outcomes.
Responsibilities

• Leads through issues and roadblocks while anticipating and managing project risks.
• Adapts project management approach to effectively support the team and stakeholders.
• Own large, cross-functional data & digital transformational initiatives/workstreams and help define incremental breakdown of the work for implementation and value delivery in an accelerated fashion.
• Ensure milestones for Initiatives in implementations are on track and measure against value articulated at the end of each delivery cycle.
• Actively communicates with customer leadership, project sponsors, key stakeholders, and project teams.
• Acts as a change agent and a project management evangelist to the team helping the team use structured, and consistent where appropriate, project management frameworks, methodologies, and tools
• Enable Product and Release Roadmap creation in collaboration with Solution Architects, Business Owners, Product Managers and teams as needed.
• Be accountable to drive initiatives/workstreams within the data & digital transformation, apply the most effective best practices, foster meaningful collaboration, increase technical delivery velocity, quality, predictability and value, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Schedules, drives, and facilitates key project discussions and updates with a structured agenda. Manages and drives follow-ups to completion.
• Ability to shift between the "big picture" and project level details. Works through detailed issues when required.
• Works across the PSAS organization and support functions (Product, Sales, Analytics, Engineering, Finance, and Legal) to prioritize, track progress, identify risks, and communicates updates of all projects in one view. Manage and deliver business critical initiatives to exceed customer and stakeholder expectations.
• Accountability and ownership of key initiatives to achieve project goals, including managing scope and timeline.
• Provide support to Portfolio Managers and Business Owners for structuring their Business Case and MVP or Feature Definition.
• Primary point of contact for Initiatives with stewardship through implementation to realize business value delivery of the initiative as defined in the business case.
• Builds and develops internal customer relationships.
• Plans and executes internal meetings and events.

Minimum Requirements
Typically requires 13+ years, with 8+ years, of direct workrelated experience
Critical Skills

• 7-10 years of experience in large, global organization in cross-functional roles with progressive responsibility specifically digital transformations
• Understanding of Agile, SAFe and Bi-Modal Delivery Structures
• Experience developing next Generation program management tools, state of the art methodologies for effective Program Management and KPIs specific to program management
• Experience with Ux and Cloud technologies
• Deep experience with SDLC, Product Development Lifecycle

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Works well in a team centered environment as well as the ability to work independently
• Strong ability to communicate and influence
• Financial acumen and ability to make data driven decisions
• Experience in healthcare a plus
• Process design and efficiency
• Proven leadership capability to run large program delivery spanning multiple organizations and stakeholders. Proven ability to influence without formal authority.
• PMP Certification a plus
• Understanding of data analytics and digital technology
• Ability to motivate and influence leaders and teams without direct authority
• Experience with conflict resolution, working with executive management in prioritization, negotiating in matrix organization while delivery program management value to the business.
• Detail oriented and highly organized

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical or Healthcare Related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

• General Office environment

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. 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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$145,900 - $243,100
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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