IT Program Manager (remote)

Cencora, Inc.; Ontario; Remote; CAD 98,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health technology is seeking an IT Program Manager to oversee complex provider-facing technologies. This role involves managing project schedules, costs, and quality while mentoring teams in agile and waterfall methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join us to make a difference in improving lives through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

Backup dependent care

Adoption assistance

Infertility coverage

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Training and development

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of IT experience, including managing projects for a minimum of 3 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of Agile experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-project dependencies and program structures.
• Communicate complex schedules and inter-dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and communicate project risks and impediments.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Agile

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

MS Project

TFS

Clarity

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. Apply today!

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

The IT Program Manager is responsible for managing complex provider-facing technologies & solutions with multiple cross-team integration points using various methodologies. The IT Program Manager oversees program schedules, costs, and quality proactively, making recommendations aligned with program objectives. This role leverages technical knowledge, best practices, and organizational dynamics to remove impediments and mitigate issues and risks. Additionally, the IT Program Manager mentors others on agile, waterfall, and project management methodologies, driving continuous improvement. This is an individual contributor role focusing on managing a variety of IT-related projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage sub-project dependencies and program structures.
• Understand how agile and waterfall frameworks deliver business value and how practices can evolve.
• Identify the appropriate level of detail for visibility and control.
• Communicate complex schedules and inter-dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive schedules using multiple methodologies.
• Monitor future work to proactively adjust plans and resources, anticipating scheduling challenges.
• Identify, document, and communicate project risks and impediments from initiation through the lifecycle, gaining stakeholder agreement.
• Gather effort estimates and assess capacity to derive accurate durations.
• Plan and facilitate standard meetings such as backlog grooming, iteration planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
• Recommend deviations from standard processes and gain stakeholder consensus.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative status updates aligned with project success criteria and goals.
• Address quality issues proactively and communicate long-term resolutions to stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 7 years of IT experience, including managing projects and leading teams for a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience with provider-facing IT projects is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of Agile experience.
• SAFe Agile experience is recommended.
• Relevant certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing large-scale, technically complex projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with business software such as Microsoft Office, Clarity, MS Project, TFS, Jira.
• Ability to influence, manage conflicts, and promote teamwork while encouraging diverse perspectives.
• Highly adaptable to changing environments.
• Situational awareness to listen effectively and assert appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture and support our team members’ purpose-driven work. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive suite of wellness programs addressing physical, emotional, financial, and social health. We support working families with backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health, parental leave, and caregiver leave. We also offer various training, development, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Full-time position.

Salary Range*

$98,200 - $151,360

*This range reflects the national average; actual salaries may vary based on location, with adjustments up to 10% lower or 12% higher depending on the state, such as Colorado, California, Washington, New York, Hawaii, Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Illinois.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We ensure all employment practices comply with applicable laws and promote a harassment-free environment. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. Messages unrelated to accommodations will not be responded to.

Affiliated Companies:

AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation