Senior IT Project Manager (Remote - Eastern/Central US)

Company: McKesson
Location: Marlboro
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests. Ontada is an oncology technology and insights business dedicated to transforming the fight against cancer. Part of McKesson Corporation , Ontada was founded on the core belief that precise insights - delivered exactly at the point of need - can save more patients' lives. We connect the full patient journey by combining technologies used by The US Oncology Network and other community oncology providers with real-world data and research relied on by all top 15 global life sciences companies. Our work helps accelerate innovation and power the future of cancer care. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior IT Project Manager to oversee projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product/program from design through delivery. Our Project Managers are leaders in a highly matrixed environment who deal with ambiguity and who provide structure and an environment of accountability to maintain focus on achieving agreed project objectives on schedule and budget. You are a great candidate if you demonstrate high organization, efficient time management, effective communication, and team-oriented focus as well as the ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment. Job Responsibilities Day to day, the Senior IT Project Manager manages the tasks, dependencies, and risks associated with one or more projects to ensure successful completion and adherence to quality standards, budgetary guidelines, and timelines. Your typical days include the following activities: Manage projects, including identifying requirements, stakeholder involvement, risks, dependencies, deliverables, review and approval processes, and anticipated milestone dates and adjusting throughout the course of the project with proper communication throughout. Collaborate with technical teams to conduct work breakdowns, identify necessary resources, and collect time and complexity estimates. Clarify and refine project objectives, acceptance criteria, budget, and work plan with technical teams and leaders. Develop and maintain project governance and project management documentation, including project plans, schedules, communication, risk registers, status updates, critical paths, etc. Communicate blockers, risks, recommendations, and escalations to leadership and stakeholders, proactively and consistently, to ensure needs are met and expectations are aligned. Align with Product Management teams to accurately represent business objectives and communicate project status in terms of business objectives. Work collaboratively with other Project Managers to evolve best practices and to be a positive and helpful member of the team. ss Typical Minimum Requirements 7 years of senior project management experience leading IT projects 5 years in the healthcare industry with knowledge of the medical business processes, operations, and tools, basic knowledge of EHR technology, and healthcare data and analytics Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycles & Product Development Certification and practical experience in Agile, Lean/Six Sigma, and/or PMP 4-year degree or related field or equivalent experience Critical Skills & Experience Outstanding organization, time management, and prioritization skills Strong written and verbal communication and customer/stakeholder management skills Great listening ears to understand what is and isn't being said Practiced skill at managing multiple initiatives and work streams in parallel Independent drive to become a subject matter expert in the technologies that this position supports, such that the project manager can identify gaps, exposures, and contradictions in the plan and proactively rectify them Natural comfort with taking the lead and respectfully guiding team members to achieve success A knack for finding common ground and positive outcomes in difficult situations Strong initiative to understand new situations or complex tools, ask thoughtful questions, and seek better ways of working and communicating A genuine passion for learning new tools, processes, and formats Positive and team-focused attitude, always Detailed understanding of and experience with Agile project planning and management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Scaled Agile, Kanban), workflow process documentation, and operational improvement. Advanced skills with technology-focused Project Management tools including Atlassian and Microsoft Office Suite Your Work Environment, Benefits & Perks This is a REMOTE work location ideally based in Eastern or Central United States. You can expect some occasional travel (up to 10%). McKesson believes superior performance - individual and team - that helps us drive innovations and solutions to promote better health should be recognized and rewarded. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain and motivate a high-performance workforce, and it's flexible enough to meet the different needs of our diverse employee population. This is a full-time, salaried position. A competitive salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data Other Compensation: This position may be eligible to participate in the annual management incentive plan Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement Other benefits, subject to elections, eligibility, and collective bargaining agreement terms: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), 401k and Stock Purchase Programs McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to Disability_AccommodationMcKesson.com . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. Current employees must apply through the internal career site. Join us at McKesson

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