Associate Program Manager

Innomar Strategies Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Backup dependent care support

Training and mentorship programs

Job summary

Cencora, including its Innomar Strategies business in Canada, seeks a qualified professional to lead change initiatives and project management across programs. The role emphasizes delivering reliable outcomes, coordinating cross-functional work, and maintaining compliant processes.

The ideal candidate has a business/ops background, 3+ years in change management or PM, and relevant certifications. This is a full-time position with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations, or related field (or equivalent).
• 3+ years in change management, process improvement, project management.
• PMP/Agile/Lean or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises execution of assigned projects within a defined program delivery model to maintain reliable outcomes.
• Coordinates task assignments, schedules, and handoffs across daily operations to sustain consistent workflow throughput.
• Monitors protocol adherence, documentation quality, and system data accuracy to support compliant execution.
• Prepares status reporting and stakeholder communications to track progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Identifies training needs and delivers refresher enablement to reduce recurring errors and rework.
• Escalates risks, issues, and dependency conflicts with recommended corrective actions to protect timelines and outcomes.

Skills

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Organization & deadline management

Problem solving & adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose.

If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada marketed through our Innomar Strategies business. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail.

• Supervises execution of assigned projects within a defined program delivery model to maintain reliable outcomes.
• Coordinates task assignments, schedules, and handoffs across daily operations to sustain consistent workflow throughput.
• Monitors protocol adherence, documentation quality, and system data accuracy to support compliant execution.
• Prepares status reporting and stakeholder communications to track progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Identifies training needs and delivers refresher enablement to reduce recurring errors and rework.
• Escalates risks, issues, and dependency conflicts with recommended corrective actions to protect timelines and outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

3+ years of experience in change management, process improvement, project management, or a related field required. Less than 2 years of experience in a management capacity preferred.

Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile methodology (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agile), continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma etc.), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen with advanced analytical skills.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stays organized, detail-oriented, and consistently meets deadlines while multitasking.
• Solves problems efficiently and adapts quickly to change.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What Cencora offers

• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Full time

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Affiliated Companies

Innomar Strategies

About Cencora

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.