Sr. IT Project Manager- Healthcare

McKesson Corporation
remote work
United States
May 28, 2025
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. Ontada is an oncology technology and insights business dedicated to transforming the fight against cancer. Part of McKesson Corporation, Ontada was founded on the core belief that precise insights - delivered exactly at the point of need - can save more patients' lives. We connect the full patient journey by combining technologies used by The US Oncology Network and other community oncology providers with real-world data and research relied on by all top 15 global life sciences companies. Our work helps accelerate innovation and power the future of cancer care. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior IT Project Manager to oversee projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product/program from design through delivery. Our Project Managers are leaders in a highly matrixed environment who deal with ambiguity and who provide structure and an environment of accountability to maintain focus on achieving agreed project objectives on schedule and budget. You are a great candidate if you demonstrate high organization, efficient time management, effective communication, and team-oriented focus as well as the ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Day to day, the Senior IT Project Manager manages the tasks, dependencies, and risks associated with one or more projects to ensure successful completion and adherence to quality standards, budgetary guidelines, and timelines. Your typical days include the following activities: Manage projects, including identifying requirements, stakeholder involvement, risks, dependencies, deliverables, review and approval processes, and anticipated milestone dates and adjusting throughout the course of the project with proper communication throughout. Collaborate with technical teams to conduct work breakdowns, identify necessary resources, and collect time and complexity estimates. Clarify and refine project objectives, acceptance criteria, budget, and work plan with technical teams and leaders. Develop and maintain project governance and project management documentation, including project plans, schedules, communication, risk registers, status updates, critical paths, etc. Communicate blockers, risks, recommendations, and escalations to leadership and stakeholders, proactively and consistently, to ensure needs are met and expectations are aligned. Align with Product Management teams to accurately represent business objectives and communicate project status in terms of business objectives. Work collaboratively with other Project Managers to evolve best practices and to be a positive and helpful member of the team. Minimum Requirement Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience. Critical Skills 7+ years of senior project management experience leading IT projects 5+ years in the healthcare industry with knowledge of the medical business processes, operations, and tools, basic knowledge of EHR technology, and healthcare data and analytics Previous digital program (Portals, mobile..etc) implementation experience Certification and practical experience in Agile, Lean/Six Sigma, and/or PMP Additional Skills Outstanding organization, time management, and prioritization skills Strong written and verbal communication and customer/stakeholder management skills Great listening ears to understand what is and isn't being said Practiced skill at managing multiple initiatives and work streams in parallel Independent drive to become a subject matter expert in the technologies that this position supports, such that the project manager can identify gaps, exposures, and contradictions in the plan and proactively rectify them Natural comfort with taking the lead and respectfully guiding team members to achieve success A knack for finding common ground and positive outcomes in difficult situations Strong initiative to understand new situations or complex tools, ask thoughtful questions, and seek better ways of working and communicating A genuine passion for learning new tools, processes, and formats Positive and team-focused attitude, always Detailed understanding of and experience with Agile project planning and management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Scaled Agile, Kanban), workflow process documentation, and operational improvement. Advanced skills with technology-focused Project Management tools including Atlassian and Microsoft Office Suite This is a REMOTE work location ideally based in Eastern or Central United States. You can expect some occasional travel (up to 30%). Candidates must be authorized to work in USA. Sponsorship is not available for this role. 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, pleaseclick here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $116,600 - $194,300 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!