Sr Manager, IT Project Management

McKesson’s Corporate; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Delivery Senior Manager (M3) in Canada to lead delivery managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality execution of complex programs, planning, and governance across multiple pipelines, with responsibility for budgets and strategic investments.

You will develop leadership talent, set strategic delivery goals, and drive continuous improvement in delivery capabilities while collaborating with IT leadership and business partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; typically 9+ years in delivery, program management, or operational leadership.
• Experience managing managers or supervisors in a large enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of delivery governance, regulatory expectations, and enterprise execution standards.
• Proficiency with delivery tools, portfolio management systems, workflow platforms, and performance analytics.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of delivery strategies and operational plans supporting goals and outcomes.
• Oversee planning and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects with quality and alignment to priorities.
• Set departmental KPIs, standards, and performance expectations; monitor metrics and intervene when risks arise.
• Establish and enforce delivery governance, policies, and compliance across teams.
• Direct managers in resource planning, capacity management, and workforce optimization.
• Drive adoption of delivery methodologies, tools, and continuous improvement practices.
• Lead risk management activities across initiatives and mitigate dependencies.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial performance; provide insights to leadership.

Skills

Delivery management

Program execution

Operational planning

Performance metrics

Executive reporting

Strategic thinking

Lead managers

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Delivery tools

Portfolio management systems

Workflow platforms

Performance analytics

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. Position Summary (Purpose of job): The Delivery Sr. Manager (M3) leads delivery managers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams within a specialized functional area to ensure high‑quality execution of complex programs and initiatives. This role oversees planning, prioritization, and operational management of multiple delivery pipelines, ensuring alignment with McKesson’s organizational strategy, business priorities, and performance expectations. It defines departmental delivery goals, KPIs, and standards while monitoring progress and resolving delivery challenges. The Sr. Manager builds long‑range resource plans, delivery forecasts, and performance frameworks that guide execution excellence. The role collaborates closely with business partners, IT leadership, and other delivery functions to enable seamless end‑to‑end delivery and integration across teams. It fosters continuous improvement through standardization of methodologies, governance, and process enhancements. With ownership of departmental budgets, vendor partnerships, and strategic investments, the Sr. Manager ensures disciplined execution, operational scalability, and long‑term capability growth. Emphasizing leadership excellence, the role develops future delivery leaders and cultivates a trust‑based, inclusive environment that drives performance and accountability. Key Responsibilities: Lead development and execution of delivery strategies and operational plans supporting organizational goals and business outcomes. Oversee planning and delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects, ensuring progress, quality, and alignment with strategic priorities. Set departmental KPIs, standards, and performance expectations; monitor delivery metrics and intervene when risks arise. Establish and enforce delivery governance structures, policies, and compliance requirements across teams. Direct managers in resource planning, capacity management, and workforce optimization to support multiple delivery streams. Drive adoption of delivery methodologies, tools, and continuous improvement practices to enhance operational efficiency. Lead risk management activities—identify dependencies, assess impacts, and implement mitigation strategies across initiatives. Optimize vendor partnerships, oversee technology investments, and evaluate solution effectiveness to maximize business value. Oversee departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance; approve expenditures and provide financial insights to leadership. Develop leadership talent through coaching, mentorship, succession planning, and ongoing capability development. Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Intermediate expertise in delivery management, program execution, operational planning, and performance measurement. Strong understanding of delivery governance, regulatory expectations, and enterprise execution standards. Ability to lead cross‑functional delivery portfolios and consult as a subject‑matter expert across teams and business areas. Proficiency with delivery tools, portfolio management systems, workflow platforms, and performance analytics. Advanced communication skills for developing executive‑level reporting, risk summaries, and strategic recommendations. Leadership capability in managing managers, driving accountability, and shaping operational excellence across functions. Strategic decision‑making skills to evaluate trade‑offs, guide mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with business priorities. Financial acumen to manage departmental budgets, forecasts, contracts, and vendor performance. Behavioral proficiency at Sr. Manager level: Change Advocate, Customer & Business Driven, Collaboration & Partnership, Decision Making, Influencing Others, Innovative Thinking, Oral & Written Communication, Servant Leadership, Strategic Thinking. Ability to drive continuous improvement, innovationandlong‑term maturation of delivery capabilities. Business Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; typically 9+ years in delivery, program management, or operational leadership, with 1+ years managing managers or supervisors. Experience overseeing complex delivery portfolios, resource plans, and cross‑functional execution in a large enterprise environment. Exposure to regulated industries, delivery governance frameworks, and enterprise‑level reporting. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, manage budgets, and deliver measurable outcomes through high‑performing delivery teams. 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. Our Base Pay Range for this position $102,500 - $136,700.

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