Program Manager I

McKesson•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Program Managers are innovative individuals who use creativity and stakeholder partnerships to deliver on organizational strategies through the leadership of projects of small to medium size, visibility, and complexity levels. This position leads cross-functional business initiatives as well as targeted improvement projects in specific business and functional areas. Program Managers have ownership from initiation of a strategic objective through delivery of specified measures of success to ensure the organization meets its goal. They apply advanced facilitation and analytical techniques to develop a deep understanding of processes and business needs to lead functional teams through a disciplined approach to execute on targeted objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least 1 year experience in program management
Knowledgeable and experienced in the research environment and healthcare processes.
Strong working relationship with leadership which allows for quick problem resolution and staff support.
Complex program and project management skills
Advanced analytic capabilities including six sigma methods and tools
Computer skills with ability using Microsoft Office specifically PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Projects and Excel
Highly organized; ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently
Detail-oriented and meticulous
Proficient time management skills
Strong business acumen, with proven ability to learn quickly in new business areas and different project types
Comfortable raising questions, issues, objections and ideas at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.
Single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative.
Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit.
Develops communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities.
Leads a continuous risk management process to identify and assess risks while developing and managing mitigation measures to minimize exposure to projects and the business.
Represents the project in various project governance and inter-department forums.
Serve as point of contact for status of all assigned areas of focus.
Chairs regular project meetings to review progress with key constituents.
Develops the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts.
Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan.
Publishes periodic project status reports.
Partners with business leaders to implement change and manage impacted people through the change journey.
Communicates and partners with internal and external organizations to ensure successful implement of change.
Educate managers on responsibilities and tools associated with leading change.