Pharmacy IT Manager: Vendor & Strategy Lead

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens seeks a Manager, IT (Pharmacy Technology) in Chicago to lead a team delivering IT protocols for pharmacy operations and ensure SLA-compliant vendor relationships. You'll collaborate across IT and business units to drive initiatives and optimize resources.

Ideal candidates will have IT leadership experience, strong vendor management, and expertise in pharmacy technology platforms and Azure services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in IT/Analytics or 7+ years with HS diploma.
• Experience managing vendor contracts and SLAs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations within Pharmacy Tech scope.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor SLA adherence.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to deliver initiatives.
• Advise on technical solutions aligning with business goals.
• Ensure efficient resource deployment and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure DevOps

Python/Scala

Job description

Walgreens seeks a Manager, IT (Pharmacy Technology) in Chicago to lead a team delivering IT protocols for pharmacy operations and ensure SLA-compliant vendor relationships. You'll collaborate across IT and business units to drive initiatives and optimize resources.

Ideal candidates will have IT leadership experience, strong vendor management, and expertise in pharmacy technology platforms and Azure services.