Program Leader

McKesson • Irving, TX

6d

About The Position

McKesson 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 Summary As a strategic leader in McKesson, you will drive enterprise-wide transformation through AIM28 program focused on advancing patient outcomes, improving employee experience and modernizing business operations. This role partners with Finance, Technology, and Business Units to deliver measurable outcomes that enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance. You will lead high-impact initiatives that shape McKesson’s future in data-driven healthcare. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Direct large-scale AI Big Bets and AIM28 programs aligned with enterprise strategy and modernization priorities. End-to-End Value Enablement: Govern AIM28 program execution with standardized planning, communications, and value tracking. Establish High-Performance Delivery Structure: Lead a matrixed transformation team and coach senior program managers. Change Management & Communication: Drive enterprise-wide AIM28 change management and executive-ready communications. Measure & Communicate Impact: Own AIM28 performance reporting, KPIs, and leadership dashboards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field, Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 13+ years leading strategy and delivery of data and analytics initiatives, with extensive experience in digital transformation.
• Build trust and maintain strong internal and external relationships to advance organizational goals.
• Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide transformation and modernizing operations.
• Influence and manage stakeholder expectations; collaborate to create shared objectives and surface risks.
• Solid technical foundation in data and analytics, identify high-value opportunities and translate into measurable outcomes.
• Communicate complex findings clearly, craft compelling narratives and visualizations for executive audiences.
• Delegate effectively, empower teams, and coach for professional growth.
• Adapt positively to change, learn new approaches and adjust behaviors for efficiency.
• Self-direct work through goal setting, time management, and systematic planning.
• Apply critical thinking to identify root causes, develop timely solutions, and objectively assess options.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare or life sciences industry.
• Change management certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct large-scale AI Big Bets and AIM28 programs aligned with enterprise strategy and modernization priorities.
• Govern AIM28 program execution with standardized planning, communications, and value tracking.
• Lead a matrixed transformation team and coach senior program managers.
• Drive enterprise-wide AIM28 change management and executive-ready communications.
• Own AIM28 performance reporting, KPIs, and leadership dashboards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees