The Project Manager is responsible for leading medium-to-large-scale projects and strategic initiatives supporting McKesson Health Systems (MHS) National Accounts customers and internal business operations. This individual manages projects from concept through implementation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, customer requirements, operational excellence objectives, and compliance expectations.
The Project Manager serves as a key business partner, facilitating collaboration across National Accounts, Sales, Operations, Contracting, Technology, Finance, Customer Success, MPB Support Services, and 340B teams.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and leverage project management, Lean Six Sigma, and change management methodologies to drive operational excellence and sustainable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Lead multiple concurrent projects and initiatives with moderate to high complexity.
- Develop project charters, implementation plans, timelines, success metrics, and governance structures.
- Partner with National Accounts Leadership, 340B RxO teams, MPB Support Services, and Field Sales.
- Manage day-to-day activities supporting MHS, National Accounts, and 340B strategic initiatives.
- Conduct audits and compliance tracking of workstreams and project deliverables.
- Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, SOP development, and operational efficiencies.
- Maintain project documentation, risks, assumptions, issues, and action logs.
- Develop executive presentations, dashboards, scorecards, and leadership communications.
- Support organizational readiness, training, adoption, and change management activities.
- Facilitate meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and cross-functional collaboration.
Expected Outcomes - Successfully deliver projects on time and aligned with business objectives.
- Improve customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and compliance performance.
- Strengthen enterprise collaboration and process standardization.
- Enhance visibility through meaningful executive reporting and project metrics.
Minimum RequirementDegree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
EducationBachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
Critical Skills- 4+ years of project management, process improvement, or operational excellence experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or health system environments.
- Understanding of Health Systems, GPO operations, pricing, contract administration, and 340B programs preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.
- PMP certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
Salary: 79,600.00 - 106,100.00 - 132,600.00 USD Annual wit 15% MIP
Budgeted target approx.~ 100K - 106,100K with 15% MIP.
Working Conditions- Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.
- >25% travel within assigned territory. Position may require some overnight business trips during the year.
This position is a hybrid work arrangement based on recent updates to our in-office/work-from-home model. If located in DFW area, the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at our Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated according to team needs and business priorities.
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$79,600 - $132,600
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