Sr. Project Manager – HR Accelerated Transformation

McKesson•Richmond, VA

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. Overview As McKesson transitions its Medical-Surgical business unit into a new independent entity, we are seeking a dynamic and versatile HR Systems & Talent Project Manager to lead and support cross-functional efforts that establish new operational capabilities, integrate HR technologies, and evolve talent processes. This role blends strategic project management with hands-on coordination across HR systems and people initiatives, ensuring seamless execution in a fast-paced transformation environment.

Requirements

4–6 years in project management or HR program coordination, ideally within transformation or separation initiatives.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Familiarity with HR systems, talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement strategies.
Experience with enterprise-level project management tools
Proficient in Smartsheet and Excel, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives using PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Thinks strategically and executes precisely – Connects business needs with operational realities and translates complex challenges into actionable plans
Influences with clarity – Communicates effectively across all levels, helping teams align on priorities and drive momentum
Is a compelling storyteller – Builds visually engaging and executive-ready PowerPoint decks that clearly communicate strategy, progress, and impact to drive buy-in and decision-making
Is curious and resourceful – Asks thoughtful questions, explores new ideas, and thrives in ambiguity
Acts with urgency – Moves projects forward despite obstacles, staying focused on outcomes
Builds strong partnerships – Fosters collaboration, trust, and alignment across diverse teams

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate separation-related projects across HR, Communications, and operational teams.
Coordinate system upgrades, integrations, testing, and documentation.
Partner with IT and HR teams to ensure operational readiness and data integrity.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
Identify and mitigate risks, manage interdependencies, and resolve issues.
Maintain project trackers and documentation for both systems and talent workstreams.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management across impacted teams.
Provide regular updates to leadership and governance bodies.
Track feedback and action items from engagement activities and pulse surveys.
Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to align with strategic goals.