Project Manager - RCM

What Program and Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health Transformation enables the organization to drive complex and transformational programs through disciplined project/program management and change management strategies. Program & Project Management applies general business knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for an administrative or business process. This job family organizes project teams, establishes project schedules and individual responsibilities, and determines resource requirements. Program & Project Management manages project budgets and reports on the status of project cost, timing and staffing. This job family also ensures adherence to internal external quality standards and integrates vendor tasks and deliverables into project plans. Job Summary The Project Manager - RCM is a key strategic role responsible for managing the execution of complex projects, primarily supporting the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team while also driving large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This individual will spearhead efforts to analyze, optimize, and standardize processes across the organization, bridging the gap between revenue cycle workflows and overarching organizational goals. They work within the constraints of budget, schedule, and scope while managing risk, ensuring adherence to established methodologies, and aligning with critical customer and business outcomes. Responsibilities Manages large, complex programs and projects, ranging from focused RCM implementations and optimizations to enterprise-wide or regulatory-driven work. Develops comprehensive program and project business cases, charters, project plans, templates, and procedures. Actively participates in strategy development and program prioritization, turning data and competing cross-functional feedback into clear, actionable direction. Keeps projects on track by holding business owners accountable, following through on deliverables, and effectively prioritizing when timelines are tight and resources are limited. Proactively identifies process gaps within the revenue cycle and broader enterprise operations instead of reacting after issues escalated. Collaborates comfortably and effectively across operations, IT, finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution and alignment. Qualifications 8-12 years of project management experience, preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred. Communication Mastery: Clear and concise communicator to ensure updates and recommendations are communicated effectively. Adapts communication style seamlessly based on the audience, ranging from frontline teams to executive leadership. Risk & Outcome Management: Adept at flagging risks early and explaining their specific operational and financial impacts. Focused strictly on practical outcomes and measurable improvement. Core Project Management Excellence: Above all, this role requires an exceptional, disciplined project manager capable of driving complex, large-scale initiatives and holding teams accountable. Revenue Cycle Expertise (Highly Preferred): While expert project management is the primary requirement, a strong, working knowledge of the full revenue cycle is highly desired. Candidates with experience in RCM implementations, optimizations, and using core RCM metrics to drive strategic decisions are preferred. 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, with a strong ability to connect project outcomes to business objectives. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals, particularly in the context of standardizing processes for learning and training initiatives. Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs. Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope that have a significant and long-term impact on employee development and business performance. Provides innovative solutions which may set a precedent for how the organization approaches learning and development. Independently determines the method for completion of new projects, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and strategic thinking. Receives guidance on overall project objectives and acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues. Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $150,100 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 Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthcare Distributors Association