MCKESSON

Compensation

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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. We’re seeking a results-driven Project Manager who will own the full lifecycle of multiple projects, driving execution with precision and ensuring alignment with McKesson’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a natural leader, a skilled communicator, and a trusted partner to stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities • Lead all phases of project delivery—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure—ensuring successful outcomes across multiple simultaneous initiatives. • Develop and manage robust project plans that reflect a deep understanding of scope, dependencies, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations. • Proactively monitor and control project performance, identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies with confidence and transparency. • Serve as the central point of accountability for project success, maintaining full visibility into status, challenges, and progress. • Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning project goals with business strategy and negotiating realistic expectations. • Integrate vendor deliverables seamlessly into project plans, ensuring quality and timeliness. • Uphold McKesson’s project management standards and methodologies, driving consistency and excellence across all engagements. • Deliver clear, concise, and impactful status updates to leadership and stakeholders, demonstrating ownership and strategic insight. Minimum Requirements • 8+ years of progressive experience in project management. • 5+ years of experience leading software implementation projects. • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. • Proven ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments. • Willingness and ability to travel up to 60%; must reside near a major airport. Critical Skills • Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to lead conversations, influence outcomes, and tailor messaging to diverse audiences. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive mindset and a bias for action. • Ability to navigate internal challenges with poise, leveraging relationships to drive progress. • Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative, even in ambiguous situations. • Willingness to mentor and elevate others, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. • Familiarity with project management frameworks such as CMMI, PMBOK, and Six Sigma. • Understanding of PHI & PCI data handling requirements and software development lifecycles. Additional Knowledge & Skills • Familiarity with IT terminology and functional areas. • Experience with documentation best practices, including archiving and version control. • Strategic mindset with the ability to align project execution with broader business goals. 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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $111,000 - $185,000 McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. Join us at McKesson!