Senior Project Manager

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Job Summary

The Sr Project Manager at McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. will lead complex, high-impact technology projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. This role involves collaborating with the Product Management team along with cross-functional stakeholder groups, managing their expectations, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance our medical-surgical distribution and healthcare solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent, complex projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, utilizing established project management methodologies (e.g. SAFe Agile).
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, risk management strategies, and communication plans.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Monitor project progress, performance, and financial metrics, preparing and presenting regular status reports to key stakeholders.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Ensure projects adhere to organizational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, ISO).
• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior project managers and team members.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of project management best practices and tools within the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. PMP certification is strongly preferred. Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe) are a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 3 years managing complex projects within a large organization, preferably in the healthcare, medical device, or distribution industries.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, ServiceNow PPM).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Experience with risk management, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with change management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
   

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