McKesson

Sr. Manager Workforce Readiness & Change

McKesson$99K — $132K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years relevant experience in change management or transformation within complex organizations.
  • Strong business acumen linked to HR and business strategy.
  • Proficiency in AI and automation strategies for workforce planning.
  • Experienced in workforce strategy and managing sustained organizational change.
  • Exceptional consulting and communication skills tailored to various organizational levels.
  • Ability to leverage data for evidence-based decision-making.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and delivering results in complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute change management strategies for major technology and process transformations.
  • Lead integration of change across multiple MTAP workstreams, identifying dependencies and risks.
  • Develop customized tools and plans for driving organizational change adoption.
  • Conduct stakeholder analyses and readiness assessments for intervention planning.
  • Prepare executive-ready updates and metrics for governance forums.
  • Manage content on SharePoint and craft clear communications for broad audiences.
  • Facilitate engagement sessions to align teams and drive feedback.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible working hours and work-from-home options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
Full Job Description

The pace of business and technology transformation,particularly with AI,is outpacing the organization’s ability to absorb changeand theWorkforce Readinessteamexists to close that gap by building and activating the capabilities required for the future of work at McKesson.

The Workforce Readiness team isseeking a Senior Manager ofWorkforce Readiness & Changeto accelerate adoption, alignment, and engagement across the McKesson Technology Acceleration Program (MTAP). Thisleader will serve asatrusted advisor to senior executives and portfolio stakeholders, driving clear, consistent, and high-impact change strategies across one or more MTAP workstreams and AMO functions.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, exceptional communication capabilities, and a proven ability to lead large-scale digital and organizational transformations within a complex, matrixed environment.

This role requires strategic thinking, disciplined execution, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to translate complex technical and organizational shifts into clear, actionable insights.

Position Description

The Senior Manager,Workforce Readiness &Change is responsible for designing, executing, and integrating change management strategies that support major technology, process, and organizational transformations across McKesson Technology. The role independently leads change delivery for assigned business units or MTAP portfolios while contributing to program-level integration, governance, and executive communications.

This leader partners closely with MT executives, AMO partners, portfolio leads, and functional teams to synthesize impacts, drive adoption, enable readiness, and ensure consistent messaging across a highly visible and fast-moving program.

Key Responsibilities:

Workforce Innovation & Capability Building

  • Prototype and test new approaches such as:

  • Strategic workforce planning and scenario modeling

  • Human + AI collaboration frameworks

  • Automation opportunity identification

  • Translate learnings into repeatable frameworks, tools, or products that can scale

Portfolio-Level Change Integration

  • Lead synthesis of change impacts across 1 6 MTAP workstreams and AMO areas, identifying cross-workstream dependencies, risks, and alignment gaps.

  • Develop a portfolio-level point of view on readiness, stakeholder engagement, and employee impact to inform program updates and leadership decisions.

  • Shape and contribute to MTAP9s integrated change narrative, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy.

Workforce Readiness & ChangeDelivery

  • Lead development of customized change strategies, tools, plans, and communications that drive adoption of organizational, process, and technology changes.

  • Conduct stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, and impact evaluations to anticipate barriers and define appropriate interventions.

  • Establish and lead change agent and people leader networks to drive adoption and gather feedback from the field.

Governance, Metrics & Reporting

  • Support MTAP governance forums by preparing executive-ready pre-reads, updates, insights, and recommendations.

  • Define and track change adoption metrics, readiness indicators, and engagement KPIs; prepare dashboards or summaries for senior audiences.

  • Monitor risks and issues related to change and escalate or mitigate appropriately.

Communications Leadership

  • Independently manage SharePoint content, ensuring messages and materials are current, accurate, and easy to navigate.

  • Craft clear, high-impact communications, including newsletters, weekly updates, progress summaries, and key messages for broad audiences.

  • Lead weekly engagement sessions, information cascades, and forums to drive alignment across application owners and teams.

This role will also support organization design, process design, and other workforce transformation or transition activities required to successfully achieve the desired program outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

8+ yearsrelevantexperience.

Critical Skills

  • Business mindset: able to understand the business and financial conditions, link HR and business strategy, and identify ways to improve business performance

  • AI & Automation Fluency:Embed AI and automation considerations into all workforce planning and transformation efforts and help shape how human and digital work coexist across functions

  • Workforce Strategy& Change Management:demonstrated experience in articulating the business case for change, evaluating change readiness, building and executing stakeholder plans and transition activities, and managing sustained change and transition

  • Capability & culture builder:skilled at identifying and assessing current organizational capabilities, building what9s required, shaping and supporting culture, and aligning organizational programs to reinforce culture

  • Consulting skills:Able to tailor his/her communication style to work well with stakeholders at all levels in the organization; effective at listening, influencing, facilitating, and problem solving

  • Leveraging data and technology: Able to effectively identify, utilize and present data in a way that facilitates evidence-based decision-making.

  • Deliver outcomes in the face of ambiguity: ability to bring definition and identify next steps when encountering ambiguous requests or navigating complex environments

Additional Knowledge & Skills

  • Experience with supporting functions through enterprise transformation efforts required

  • Change management experience

  • Experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization preferred

  • Expertise in Microsoft office (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel)

Education

4-year degree in change management, human resources,psychology,business or related field or equivalent experience, master9s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

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

$99,100 - $132,100

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.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
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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