Consultant, Strategy and Execution, Project Management

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day (myFlex

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Consultant, Strategy & Execution (Project Management) to drive critical initiatives across Navista, focusing on cCare sites in Fresno and Southern California.

You will lead complex projects, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with healthcare objectives. The role requires 4–7 years in related fields, a Bachelor's in Business/Healthcare Admin, and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, highly preferred
• 4-7 years of experience in progressive management consulting, corporate strategy, or clinical operations project management, highly preferred
• Travel up to 20%, required

Responsibilities

• Support and execute integration strategies for new clinical partnerships, practice acquisitions, or technology implementations
• Lead end-to-end project management for key strategic initiatives, from scoping and charter development to execution and post-implementation review
• Act as a primary liaison between operational, technical, and clinical and leadership teams to ensure smooth execution of project plans
• Facilitate regular steering committee meetings and provide clear, actionable status reports to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

What Program and Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Seeking an experienced Consultant, Strategy & Execution (Project Management) to drive critical initiatives across Navista, specifically dedicated to cCare sites spanning Fresno and Southern, CA. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between strategic vision and operational reality. You will be primarily responsible for leading complex projects, facilitating seamless integrations, and optimizing clinical delivery models. As a P3-level professional, you are expected to operate with a high degree of independence, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes that align with our overall healthcare objectives.

Program & Project Management applies general business knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for an administrative or business process. This job family organizes project teams, establishes project schedules and individual responsibilities, and determines resource requirements. Program & Project Management manages project budgets and reports on the status of project cost, timing and staffing. This job family also ensures adherence to internal external quality standards and integrates vendor tasks and deliverables into project plans.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute integration strategies for new clinical partnerships, practice acquisitions, or technology implementations.
• Lead end-to-end project management for key strategic initiatives, from scoping and charter development to execution and post-implementation review. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, tracking milestones, dependencies, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Act as a primary liaison between operational, technical, and clinical and leadership teams to ensure smooth execution of project plans.
• Facilitate regular steering committee meetings and provide clear, actionable status reports to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, highly preferred
• 4-7 years of experience in Progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or clinical operations project management, highly preferred
• Travel up to 20%, required

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Location

cCARE Fresno - Administration Offices

1510 E. Herndon

Fresno, CA 93720

Anticipated salary range:

$90,000 -- $120,000

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:

9/28/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.