Lead Program Manager – Delivery Flow

McKesson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 146,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson seeks a Lead Program Manager – Delivery Flow to lead large, complex IT and enterprise transformation programs that deliver strategic business value. You will work across technology and business functions to translate priorities into executable programs, establish strong governance, and provide leaders with clear visibility into progress, risks, financials, resources, and outcomes.

This role combines enterprise program leadership with Lean Six Sigma, disciplined project management,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience leading large IT or enterprise transformations.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Active PMP certification and experience with executive-level reporting.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for complex programs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale IT and enterprise transformation programs with scope, schedules, and dependencies.
• Establish governance and drive process improvement using PMP and Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Provide executive reporting, risk management, and issue resolution for stakeholders.
• Own budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation across programs.
• Prioritize initiatives with business and technology leaders to align with enterprise strategy.
• Use data analytics to strengthen program governance and decision-making.
• Promote accountability, transparency, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

PMP certification

Budget management

Data analytics

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Portfolio management tools

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. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Lead Program Manager – Delivery Flow to lead large, complex technology transformation programs that deliver strategic business value. You will work across technology and business functions to translate enterprise priorities into executable programs, establish strong governance, and provide leaders with clear visibility into progress, risks, financials, resources, and outcomes. This role combines enterprise program leadership with Lean Six Sigma, disciplined project management, stakeholder engagement, executive reporting, budget and resource planning, risk management, and continuous improvement. You will partner with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to navigate dependencies, resolve critical issues, and drive measurable transformation outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead large-scale, complex IT and enterprise transformation programs, managing scope, schedules, dependencies, milestones, and business outcomes.
• Establish program governance and use PMP and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve execution, process effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Lead stakeholder management and executive reporting, translating complex program information into clear decisions, risks, recommendations, and business impacts.
• Own budget planning, forecasting, resource planning, and allocation across programs to support priorities and optimize delivery.
• Lead risk management and issue resolution, including identification, analysis, mitigation, escalation, and resolution of high‑impact risks and dependencies.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize initiatives and align investments with enterprise strategy and business value.
• Use data, analytics, and appropriate automation to strengthen program reporting, governance, scenario planning, and decision‑making.
• Promote accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across cross‑functional program teams.

Basic Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience, including experience leading large, complex technology or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation programs, including stakeholder management and executive‑level reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with budget management, forecasting, and resource planning for complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience with program risk management, issue resolution, escalation, and dependency management.
• Experience leading cross‑functional programs involving business and technology stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience managing enterprise program portfolios, portfolio governance, and strategic prioritization.
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methods to process improvement and transformation.
• Experience using program/project portfolio management tools and data‑driven reporting.
• Experience working in a complex or regulated enterprise environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to business value.
• Experience with automation, analytics, or data‑driven approaches to program governance and executive decision‑making.

Travel / In‑Office / Physical Requirements

Travel requirements as per business needs.

For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $145,700 - $242,900

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

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Join us at McKesson!

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. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.