Senior Project Manager

Full job description

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.

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.

McKesson Pharmacy Commercial Strategy & Innovation (CSI) is currently seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead and facilitate the execution of projects across our business. This role is remote with a preference for proximity to one of our key hub locations:
Alpharetta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, or Irving, TX.

• Partner with the business to execute on broad strategic initiatives, establishing and communicating clear plans to effectively achieve expected results on high‑profile, cross‑functional efforts.
• Build and develop executive sponsor relationships; understand other teams’ responsibilities across the organization and manage to those roles.
• Lead projects through issues and roadblocks while anticipating and managing business risks, mitigating those risks by highlighting critical issues to leadership early.
• Shift between the “big picture” and project‑level details, working through detailed issues when required.
• Regularly re‑evaluate the progress of initiatives to confirm alignment with the broader Operations strategy.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continual process improvement across projects.
• Own assigned projects to achieve goals, managing scope, timeline, and resources.
• Facilitate meetings, create agendas, take project notes, and track action items.
• Manage and control project scope, applying change procedures when required.
• Follow project management methodology and effectively utilize standard tools.

• Degree or equivalent experience, typically requiring 7+ years of project management experience.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Works well in a team‑centered environment as well as independently.
• Experience creating project plans and driving them to completion.
• Ability to work through processes, remain organized, and manage complex matters and multiple stakeholders both virtually and in‑person.
• Proactive problem‑solving and anticipation of issues.
• Quick adaptation to change and work in ambiguity while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strategic problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective cross‑functional communication (written, listening, and verbal).
• Ability to run successful program outcomes from idea to launch in multiple contexts with competing stakeholder priorities.
• Passion and enthusiasm for results and success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
• PMP certification is a plus.

• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Team collaboration and independent work.
• Strong planning and execution skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Effective communication across functions.

• Domestic travel up to 10% of the time.
• Hybrid/remote work options:
  Irving, TX, Alpharetta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA.

McKesson offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and help them thrive.

Base pay range: $105,200 - $175,300. Additional compensation may include annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities, based on performance, experience, and market factors.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email Disabili Resumes or CVs submitted to this email will not be accepted.

Current employees must apply through the internal career site.