IT Program Manager (remote)

Cencora; United (PA); Remote; USD 98,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an IT Program Manager to lead complex provider-facing technology projects. This role emphasizes the importance of agile and waterfall methodologies to enhance project delivery and drive continuous improvement. You will manage schedules, costs, and quality while mentoring others in project management practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a proven track record in managing large-scale IT projects. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to creating healthier futures and making a meaningful impact in the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Mentorship Programs

Volunteer Activities

Backup Dependent Care

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience with project management and leadership roles.
• Experience with Provider-Facing IT projects is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-project dependencies and program structures.
• Communicate complex schedules and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
• Identify and document project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clarity

MS Project

TFS

Jira

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 manages 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. The IT Program Manager will mentor 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:

1. Manage sub-project dependencies and program structures.
2. Understand how agile and waterfall frameworks deliver business value and how practices can evolve.
3. Identify the appropriate level of granularity for visibility and control.
4. Communicate complex schedules and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
5. Develop comprehensive schedules using multiple methodologies.
6. Monitor future work to proactively adjust plans and resources, identifying scheduling trends.
7. Identify, solicit, and document project risks and impediments at initiation and throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Gather effort estimates and understand capacity to derive accurate durations.
9. Plan and facilitate meetings such as backlog grooming, iteration planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
10. Recommend process deviations and gain stakeholder consensus.
11. Provide qualitative and quantitative status updates aligned with project success criteria.
12. Address quality issues directly and communicate long-term resolutions proactively.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seven or more years of IT experience, including project management and leadership roles.
• Prior experience with Provider-Facing IT projects is highly desirable.
• At least three years of Agile experience, with SAFe Agile experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.
• 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 skills.
• Proficiency with business software such as Microsoft Office, Clarity, MS Project, TFS, Jira.
• Ability to influence, manage conflicts, and promote teamwork.
• Highly adaptable to changing environments.
• 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 lives. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision, and comprehensive wellness programs addressing physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. We support working families with backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health, paid parental and caregiver leave. We also offer training, professional 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 a national average; actual salaries may vary based on location, with adjustments for specific states.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We prohibit harassment and ensure all employment practices are non-discriminatory. We 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 accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Affiliated Companies:

AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation