Lead IT Project Manager

Lead It Project ManagerMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.Job ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the full project lifecycle for multiple, concurrent IT projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed tasks, resource allocation, and timelines.Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and escalating as necessary.Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, best practices, and organizational standards and SAFe Agile.Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between IT teams, business units, and external vendors.Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement.Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within the organization.Job QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.Typically require 10+ years of progressive experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects.PMP or equivalent project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2) highly preferred.SAFe 6.0 Senior Scrum Master or RTE Certification highly preferred.Delivery in multi-mode methodology is required (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).Demonstrated experience managing projects involving enterprise-level software implementations, infrastructure upgrades, or system integrations.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Experience in the healthcare or medical-surgical industry is a plus.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. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. 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$138,800 - $231,300McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by or McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. 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