McKesson

Senior Manager, Network Initiatives (USON)

McKesson$112K — $187K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management or related fields.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with senior leaders.
  • Strong project planning and execution skills.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to change.
  • Proficient with project management tools like Asana or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution support for high-priority initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and governance processes.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and drive resolutions.
  • Support leadership development programs and ensure engagement activities.
  • Facilitate communication and decision-making across departments.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and reports.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote/hybrid work environment.
  • Collaborative team culture across multiple functions.
  • Access to advanced project management and productivity tools.
  • Support for ongoing development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Sr. Manager, Network Initiatives (Remote/Hybrid)

About The US Oncology Network

The US Oncology Network (The Network) is one of the largest community oncology networks in the country, supporting more than 1,400 physicians across 600+ sites of care. Through collaboration, clinical excellence, and operational innovation, The Network enables community oncology practices to deliver exceptional patient care while benefiting from the scale, expertise, and resources of a national organization.

As The Network continues to evolve, strategic initiatives increasingly require dedicated leadership, structure, and execution support across clinical, operational, and organizational priorities.

Role Summary

The Sr. Manager, Network Initiatives serves as a key project management and execution leader supporting high-priority programs across The US Oncology Network. This role partners with Strategic Operations leadership, and cross-functional departments to plan, coordinate, and deliver strategic initiatives.

The position provides dedicated project management support for enterprise programs including leadership development cohorts, provider engagement initiatives, transformation efforts, and other Network-sponsored projects. The role brings structure, visibility, and accountability to complex initiatives while helping leaders maintain focus on strategic outcomes.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, operating in a highly matrixed environment and supporting multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Management

  • Lead planning and execution support for high-priority Network initiatives and special projects.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, governance processes, and success measures.
  • Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and drive issue resolution to keep initiatives on track.
  • Provide project management expertise and execution discipline across multiple concurrent programs.

Leadership Development & Cohort Programs

  • Support Network-sponsored leadership development programs, including Executive Director cohort initiatives and future leadership offerings.
  • Coordinate program plans, milestone tracking, meetings, communications, and participant engagement activities.
  • Ensure alignment among program sponsors, participants, and supporting teams.
  • Track outcomes and provide reporting on program effectiveness and progress.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with teams across Clinical Operations, Strategic Operations, Finance, Technology, Analytics, Marketing, and other Network functions.
  • Facilitate communication, decision-making, and follow-through across complex initiatives.
  • Support initiative sponsors by ensuring clear accountability and timely execution of project commitments.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, dashboards, and leadership updates.
  • Translate complex project information into clear and actionable insights.
  • Identify opportunities to improve project planning, reporting, and execution through process standardization, automation, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
  • Promote consistent project management practices across Network-sponsored initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support emerging Network priorities and strategic initiatives as assigned.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of project management capabilities across The Network.

Required Skills & Capabilities

  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive results in a matrixed environment without direct authority.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing business needs.
  • Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset.
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Copilot.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, business operations, consulting, healthcare administration, strategic initiatives, or related disciplines.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving senior leadership stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience in healthcare services, oncology, clinical operations, or provider engagement programs.
  • Experience supporting physician, APP, or clinical leadership initiatives.
  • Experience managing enterprise projects, PMO functions, or organizational transformation efforts.
  • Familiarity with change management principles and implementation practices.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled productivity and project management tools.
  • PMP, CAPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar project management certification preferred.

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 15% travel.

Salary: 112,700.00 - 150,200.00 - 187,800.00 USD Annual with 15% MIP

Target budget approx.~130K with 15% MIP

P4

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

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$112,700 - $187,800

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About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
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58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
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